Kids' Stuff

Next date: Tuesday, 02 December 2025 | 10:00 AM to Sunday, 29 March 2026 | 12:30 PM

vintage red roller skates from Collection of Waitaki Museum

Play isn’t just for children- it’s the foundation of memory, imagination and identity. Discover how games, toys and pastimes have changed (or not!) over the decades.

Whether you grew up with screens or sandpits, this exhibition has something for everyone, from the young to the young at heart.

Image: Roller skates, collection of Waitaki Museum, 99/0129

When

  • Tuesday, 02 December 2025 | 10:00 AM - Sunday, 29 March 2026 | 12:30 PM

Location

Usual opening times: Tuesday to Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm. Weekends and public holidays including Waitangi Day, King's Birthday and Matariki 10:00am - 12:30pm. Closed Mondays (unless a public holiday).

Waitaki Museum, 60 Thames Street, View Map

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