Our friends at Nelson Provincial Museum Pupuri Taonga O Te Tai Ao are offering a special after-hours opportunity for Nelson Historical Society members and guests to explore the Taku Rau Tīkumu exhibition. Hamuera Manihera, Kaitiaki Taonga, will give a floor talk, followed by a chance to browse the exhibition at your leisure.
He whetū i te rangi, he whetū ki te whenua
A star in the sky, a star on the earth
Taku Rau Tīkumu explores the enduring relationship between people and alpine landscapes through the story of tīkumu, a resilient mountain plant bound to generations of knowledge, skill, and care. Featuring a significant collection of tīkumu taonga, the exhibition weaves together mātauranga Māori, science, oral histories, photography, and rare records from across Aotearoa.
Supported by He Aka Ka Toro through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), and Creative New Zealand.
Members, please note the earlier start time.