June, 2022

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July School Holidays at the Village!

2022Sat11JunAll DayJuly School Holidays at the Village!Howick Historical Village(All Day: Saturday) Event TypeMuseums and Galleries, School Holidays Suitable for AgesAll Ages LocationEast Auckland

When

Saturday 11 June 2022 All Day

Event Details

Wrap up for a winter stroll through the Howick Historical Village in the July school holidays with the kids to discover what life was like in 1840s New Zealand as you explore historic homesteads and other buildings, set in heritage gardens.

Learn the story of Matariki through an engaging activity booklet specially produced by our Education team this year, and explore connections to our taiao (environment) in activities.

Experience the following attractions during the school holidays:

– Feed the Chooks: everyday at 10:45am
– Make a kite: everyday (self-guided)

– Butter Making: Mon July 11, Wed 13, Friday 15, Tues 19, Wed 20, July 21, Sun 24 July at 11am-3pm

Price

All activities are free with admission – adult $16, student/senior $12, child $8.

Organiser

Logo of Howick Historical Village featuring stylised heritage buildings, a cabbage tree and an open book

Howick Historical Village

Experience living history in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Explore heritage buildings filled with authentic furniture and textiles and see how...
Experience living history in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Explore heritage buildings filled with authentic furniture and textiles and see how people lived in early Auckland. Howick Historical Village is a living history museum on 7 acres of grounds and heritage gardens. The museum depicts a settlement from 1840 to 1880 and offers visitors an immersive historical experience.

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