Fossil Finders: Scavenger Hunt

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Can you find the bones of our giant penguin fossil?

A giant penguin's fossilised bones are scattered across Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery. Your mission is to find them all. Pick up your activity sheet at the front desk and explore the museum in a whole new way.

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When

5th June 2026 - 19th July 2026
10am - 5pm

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Where

Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery

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Cost

Free

Somewhere in this museum, a giant penguin is waiting to be reassembled.

Nine bones from the Kaawhia Giant Penguin Fossil are hidden across the galleries of Te Whare Taonga o Waikato. Your job is to find every last one.

Pick up your free activity sheet from the front desk when you arrive. Work your way through the museum, explore the galleries, and see if you can locate all nine bones before you leave.

This is a self-led activity, so you can take it at your own pace. Perfect for tamariki, whaanau, and anyone who likes an excuse to look a little more closely at everything around them.

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