Now showing in the Heafey Gallery 25 April – 20 July 2026 | Free admission
Meet Aotearoa New Zealand’s most famous crustaceans in this hands-on touring exhibition from Te Papa Tongarewa, created in partnership with NIWA Taihoro Nukurangi. Te Papa
Crustaceans can change their shape, circle the globe, and may even hold clues to curing cancer — they truly are the unsung heroes of the sea. NIWA Come and discover the extraordinary world of the mantis shrimp, kōura, king crab, barnacle and more through real specimens, a digital microscope, and four fun hands-on interactives. All exhibition text is bilingual in te reo Māori and English.
Suitable for all ages. A free downloadable Activity Book is available from the Te Papa website.
Free entry.
