Get ready for a summer of wonder at Nelson Provincial Museum Pupuri Taonga o Te Taiao!

Te Ao Kanapa: The Wonder of Light, Colour and Pattern is a bold new interactive experience where science, art, and play collide. Light bends, patterns pulse, and surprises await around every corner.

Conjure stories with silhouettes and shadows.

Watch a stark white room burst into a vivid cascade of colour with every touch.

Step into a kaleidoscope where every surface reflects, refracts, and reinvents itself.

Then enter the reflection room and see yourself multiply.

Te Ao Kanapa isn’t just something to see. Touch, move, and experiment as you discover how light and colour shape the way we experience the world.

Perfect for tamariki, whānau, and curious minds of all ages.

Come see what happens when you step inside the light.

Temporary Exhibition

On display until 1 March 2026

Price:
Free for Nelson Tasman residents.

The general admission fee for non-Nelson Tasman residents is:
Adults $7
Concession (Gold Card) $5
NZ Tertiary Students (with ID) $3
Children* $3
Preschoolers (under 5 years of age) FREE