Welcome to Mīharo!
We've all had them - those magical moments where a work of art, a story, taonga, or an experiences makes you go AHA! You'll have seen them in your ākonga - their eyes light up, curiosity is sparked, hands go up with burning questions, and ideas and imagination are engaged to create something truly special!
At the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery | Len Lye Centre and Puke Ariki Museum and Libraries, we're all about creating these moments and connections - for visitors, learners, and audiences of all ages.
We call this 'Mīharo'!
Mīharo Learning Programmes
With learning experiences available across the gallery, museum, and library, ‘what we learn and how we learn it’ is more dynamic than ever. With our ‘pick-a-path’ approach, you can design a learning adventure that perfectly suits your students—whether that means exploring a broad range of topics, diving deep into a specific subject, or creating a blend of both.
The choice is yours!
Pick-A-Path rotation themes:
Materials: Innovation & tradition
Kaitiakitanga / Te Taiao
Pepeha
Critical thinking: Courses & consequences
Imagine & create
Puanga & Matatiki
Culture: Journeys & connections
Storytelling through art
Sustainable futures: Empowering young people
Learning Programmes:
Mīharo Learning Projects
With Mīharo, learning doesn’t stop at the end of a school visit. There are boundless ways for your ākonga to connect, engage, and explore through our extended projects. Whether on-site, off-site, or within your own classroom, our learning projects offer rich and diverse opportunities to dive deeper into taonga, toi, and storytelling across Taranaki.
Learning Projects:
Meet our team!
Supporting your visit
Information and resources to make your class visit easier and more impactful!
Why include Mīharo in your yearly plan?
Ako Whaiaro (Hands-on Learning)
Interactive exhibits and activities that make learning engaging and memorable
Hītori (Exposure to Culture and History)
Students can explore different cultures, historical events, and artistic movements, broadening their understanding of the world.
Whakaaro Auaha (Inspiration and Creativity)
Seeing diverse forms of art and artifacts can spark creativity and inspire students in their own projects and studies.
Whakaaro Arotake (Critical Thinking)
Encouraging students to ask questions, analyse information, and think critically about what they see.
Hononga Tūturu (Real-World Connections)
Connecting classroom lessons to real-world examples, making their education more relevant and impactful.
Relatable Content
Our programming enriches students' understanding of their identity and place in the world.
Pūrākau (Storytelling)
Engaging narratives about artworks or artifacts capture students' attention, making the content memorable.
Collaboration and Discussion
Group activities that promote whanaungatanga encourage students to share perspectives and learn from each other.
Contact our team to find out more
To find out more or to book your class's Mīharo Experience at the Museum, Gallery or Library, contact us:
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery | Len Lye Centre
gbeducation@govettbrewster.com or (06) 759 0858
Puke Ariki Museum
edpukeariki@npdc.govt.nz or (06) 759 6710
Download/view the full MĪHARO Term 3-4 2025 programme here
Download/view the MĪHARO Term 3-4 programme poster here