Journey through New Zealand’s fascinating September history this school holidays at Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery!
Are your kids ready for the ultimate time-traveling adventure? Our exciting new school holiday program, “Back to September: History Quest,” invites young explorers to discover some of New Zealand’s most significant historical moments and worldwide inventions that happened in September.
How It Works
Kids will receive their official History Quest Permit and embark on an incredible journey through time! They’ll need to complete 4 exciting challenges to collect stamps and enter our fantastic Grand Prize draw:
🚂 Train Clue Hunt -Can you find the Blossom Festival train carriages in the museum?
✈️ First Tasman Flight on 11th September 1928 – Make a model Bi-plane
🗳️ NZ 1st Country Where Women Got the Vote on 19th September 1893– Make a white paper camellia to commemorate this amazing historical moment.
🏉 All Blacks Go back to when it all started on 16th September 1905– Can you design the next All Blacks rugby jersey?
⏰ Time Travel Clue Hunt – Explore the amazing inventions that happened in September!
🎨 Colour in a Picture or Do a Puzzle – Creative historical fun
❤️ 1st NZ Open Heart Surgery on 3rd September 1958– Make your own heart corner bookmark
Can you finish the challenge?
Program Details
When: Every day throughout the school holidays
Dates: 28th September – 5th October
Times: Open 10am – 4pm daily
Where: Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery
Who: Perfect for school-age children and families
Grand Prize Draw
Complete all 4 challenges, collect your stamps, and you’ll automatically enter the draw to win our amazing Grand Prize!
Proudly sponsored by The Finery – supporting local families and educational adventures.
Ready to step back in time? Your historical quest awaits at Central Stories!
For more information, visit us in person or contact Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery. Let’s make these school holidays an unforgettable time travelling journey through September’s past!
