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🎨 Museums for Kids in Devonport, New Zealand

4 children's museums, science centers, and interactive exhibits rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Devonport

Torpedo Bay Navy Museum museum in Devonport, AKL🎨 Museum
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The Torpedo Bay Navy Museum offers an exciting hands-on exploration of New Zealand's naval history with interactive exhibits that bring maritime adventures to life. Kids can get up close with real naval equipment, explore ship artifacts, and learn through engaging displays that make history fun and accessible. The museum's combination of indoor exhibits and outdoor waterfront location creates a memorable educational experience for the whole family.

🕑 1.5 to 2.5 hours

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Te Whatu Stardome | Observatory & Planetarium planetarium in Auckland, AKL🎨 Museum
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Stardome Observatory & Planetarium offers an out-of-this-world experience where kids can explore the cosmos through stunning planetarium shows, hands-on space exhibits, and real telescope viewing of the Southern Hemisphere night sky. Located in Auckland's One Tree Hill Domain, this interactive science center makes astronomy accessible and exciting for young space enthusiasts, with knowledgeable staff who bring the universe to life through engaging demonstrations and age-appropriate presentations.

🕑 1.5 to 2.5 hours

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Ponsonby Art Centre museum in Ponsonby, AKL🎨 Museum
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$4 mi · Ponsonby

Ponsonby Art Centre is a welcoming community arts hub where kids can unleash their creativity through hands-on workshops, art classes, and family-friendly exhibitions. This charming creative space in trendy Ponsonby offers rotating programs that let children explore painting, sculpture, and various art forms in a relaxed, supportive environment perfect for budding artists.

🕑 1-2 hours for a typical workshop or class

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Step back in time at this charming living history museum where costumed guides bring 1840s colonial New Zealand to life. Children can explore authentic heritage buildings, watch traditional craft demonstrations like blacksmithing and candle making, and participate in hands-on activities that make history tangible and fun. It's an immersive educational experience that feels more like time travel than a typical museum visit.

🕑 1.5 to 2.5 hours

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