The Rocks, New South Wales

The Rocks, New South Wales The Rocks is an urban locality, tourist precinct and historic area of Sydney’s city centre, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the southern shore of Sydney Harbour, immediately north-west of the Sydney central business district. (Wikipedia) The movement of peoples / Colonial Sydney This …

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Auckland Museum: Gallipoli in Minecraft

Step into the world of Minecraft® and experience the Gallipoli campaign in a unique and immersive way. This exhibition, featuring objects from the Auckland War Memorial Museum’s collections, brings to life the story of the Allied forces’ invasion of the Gallipoli peninsula during World War I. In April 1915, the Allies launched an invasion of …

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Auckland Museum: Volume

Volume: Making Music in Aotearoa is an exhibition that celebrates the rich history of New Zealand music, from the 1950s to the present day. The exhibition features interactive displays and hands-on exhibits that allow visitors to explore the soundtracks of their lives. It showcases the diversity of New Zealand music, from Māori waiata to punk …

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Auckland Museum: Origins

Origins is an exhibition that explores the geological and biological history of New Zealand. The exhibition tells the story of how New Zealand separated from the supercontinent Gondwana, and the resulting geological changes that shaped the landscape we know today. The exhibition also delves into the origins of New Zealand’s unique flora and fauna, including …

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