The Future of our Fruit

Can science safeguard the future of our favourite fruit? Step into a colourful digital orchard at Auckland Museum and discover how scientists are helping fruit trees adapt to a changing climate.

Growing the perfect piece of fruit takes more than sunshine and rain. Fruit trees need enough cold winter weather to trigger flowering, before those flowers can grow into the apples, berries and other fruit we love to eat. But as our climate gets warmer, those important winter chills are becoming harder to come by. Too much heat can also affect the colour and taste of the fruit we grow.

So, how can we help our orchards thrive in a warmer future? Step into The Future of our Fruit, an interactive digital experience exploring the science behind the fruit in your lunchbox.

Discover the hidden power of plant genes that fruit trees can use to cope with a changing climate and make our fruit healthier. Explore how different traits can help trees become more resilient, and see what it takes to grow fruit for the future.