Te Hītori Aotūroa: Learning from Nature is a thought-provoking exhibition which delves into the world of birds, bones and bugs, showcasing natural history highlights from the Museum’s collection.

Precious specimens on display range from majestic Toroa (Southern Royal Albatross) and Snowy Owls to New Zealand’s newest celebrity, the pūteketeke! Visitors can marvel at delicate pūrerehua (butterflies and moths) and insects, peer into a whale’s eardrum or imagine the strength of a tiger’s skull.

Te Hītori Aotūroa celebrates the beauty and diversity of nature and encourages visitors to ponder the changing ethics and practices of natural history collection within museums.