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The 7.8 magnitude earthquake in the South Island of New Zealand, on 14 November 2016 caused significant damage to the central part of the Bath House building in which Rotorua Museum is housed. The decision was made to close the Museum to the public, pending further investigation. At this stage Rotorua Museum is closed until at least April 2017.

In the meantime Museum staff have successfully relocated scheduled events and exhibitions...
On loan from the Museum of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, Italy, this amazing interactive exhibition brings together replicas of more than 80 machines and robots devised over 500 years ago by Leonardo da Vinci.

DATE: Saturday 17 December 2016 - Sunday 26 March 2017
TICKETS: Adults: $5, Families (max 2 adults, 3 children): $10, Children (5 - 15 years): $2, Under 5's and Locals: FREE
LOCATION: Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, Fenton St, Rotorua
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An annual favourite, the Rotorua Museum Community Christmas Tree is back and ready to receive your gifts at Rotorua Library.

After last years overwhelming success, we are again seeking donated gifts for a great cause - Waiariki Women’s Refuge.


DATE: Until Thursday 5 January 2017
TIME: 9am - 5pm
LOCATION: Rotorua Library, 1238 Pukuatua St, Rotorua
 
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In the spirit of turning a misfortune into an opportunity, Rotorua Museum is offering free ‘outside the walls’ guided tours.

Weather dependent, the tour takes in the beautiful grounds surrounding the Museum. Learn some of the interesting history of battles, buildings and the Government Gardens.

DATE: Monday - Friday
TIME: 11am and 2pm
TICKETS: FREE
LOCATION: Government Gardens, outside the Museum
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Da Vinci Does Flight is a fun filled way for inventive and creative kids to enjoy the
Da Vinci Machines and Robots exhibition.

Kids get to explore the world of Da Vinci flying machines and build their very own model.

DATE: Wednesday 11 January 2017
TIME: 10am - 3pm
TICKETS: FREE with exhibition admission
LOCATION: Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, Fenton St, Rotorua
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Our fun art-activity trail lets you explore a range of Da Vinci's art works before creating your very own collage portrait.

With a Mona Lisa inspired selfie frame, colouring sheets for kids and spot prizes for those in fancy dress.

DATE: Wednesday 18 January 2017
TIME: 10am - 3pm
TICKETS: Free with exhibition admission
LOCATION: Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, Fenton St, Rotorua
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Come join the last of our Da Vinci Days and learn how Leonardo used code to keep his inventions secret.

At Da Vinci Does Code, kids of all ages can create their own secret messages using invisible ink, mirror codes, symbol codes, cryptex and spiral decoders.

DATE: Wednesday 25 January 2017
TIME: 10am - 3pm
TICKETS: FREE with exhibition admission
LOCATION: Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, Fenton St, Rotorua
Find out more...
Rotorua Museum
Oruawhata Drive, Government Gardens, Rotorua
Ph: 07 350 1814
Email: rotorua.museum@rotorualc.nz
Website: www.rotoruamuseum.co.nz
Hours: Closed until at least April 2017
IMAGE CREDITS
1. Rotorua Museum Community Christmas Tree at Rotorua Library, 2016
2. Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens, Rotorua
3. Leonardo Da Vinci, self portrait, Da Vinci Machines and Robots
4. Airscrew, Da Vinci Machines and Robots
5. Mona Lisa, Da Vinci Machines and Robots
6. Cryptex, Da Vinci Machines and Robots
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