Education Visits

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Our education team:
Chris Barry, Rebecca Fawkner, and Emere Leitch-Munro (Pouako Ara Māori)

Tākina e Koro Tamanui 
Te kawa o te ora i te rangi 
Nau mai e Kui Hineraumati
 Ka pua pohutukawa me ngā rauriki 
Oma kau ana te kāwitiwiti 
Kitakita mai tātarakihi 

Nā Te Ingo Ngaia tēnei pao raumati i whakahī 

Tamanui (Tamanuiterā), the sun
Hineraumati, goddess of summer
Without Tamanuiterā there is no life
Pohutukawa bloom, vegetables sprout  
Children run about and cicadas chirp 
Summer is here 

Composed by Te Ingo Ngaia, this pao acknowledges and celebrates summer. 


The Gallery is an exciting destination for school visits and learning, offering in-gallery and hands-on programmes for classes at all levels as well as the option for us to come to you or meet you offsite.


Welcome to the Gallery

The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery | Len Lye Centre offers an exciting range of education programme options, based on its exhibitions and other art events. Our programmes offer an exciting mix of hands on and gallery-based learning, and change each term or as the exhibitions change.

All of our school programmes are free, and we can cater for all ages and abilities. Please feel free to contact us on 06 759 0858 or gbeducation@govettbrewster.com if you want to discuss a school visit or access to other education programmes.

We look forward to seeing you at the Gallery!

Chris Barry and Rebecca Fawkner
The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery's Education Team

Hōtaka Manakohi | Education Lessons

All lessons are led by Gallery educators and take place in the gallery spaces, with hands-on activities in the Todd Energy Learning Centre when time allows. Alternatively one of our educators can come and visit you or meet you for a session offsite. 

The descriptions below indicate what you can expect from each session. Please note that some lessons can be adapted for your class age group and area of focus – simply chat with our team.

To discuss our programmes or for more information email gbeducation@govettbrewster.com or phone (06) 759 0858.
To book your visit, complete the form below.

Akonga Kura Tuatahi / Early Childhood, Primary and Intermediate School Lessons

All early childhood, primary and intermediate school lessons are led by Gallery educators and take place in the gallery spaces, with hands-on activities in the Learning Centre when time allows.


Ngā wheako mā Akonga Kura Tuarua | Secondary School Programme

Secondary school visits to the Govett-Brewster are most successful when teachers and Gallery educators collaborate. We can shape a lesson tailored specifically for your students from Year 9+. Selected exhibition themes are described by curriculum area and can be developed into a tour which includes worksheets, creative group activities or extended in the Learning Centre into workshops.


Book your School Visit using the following form
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