Humpback calf, reproduced courtesy of Dr Ingrid Visser, Orca Research Trust
Whales | Tohorā (now touring internationally)
After receiving high acclaim and over 140,000 visitors at Te Papa, Whales | Tohorā has now begun its international tour:
- October 15, 2008 – January 18, 2009: National Geographic Museum, Washington DC, United States.
- February 28, 2009 – September 7, 2009: Exploration Place, Kansas, United States.
- October 31, 2009 – May 2, 2010: Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- June 2010 – September 2010: Museum of Science, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Explore the amazing world of whales,
through a unique blend of science and storytelling. This exhibition draws on one of the largest whale collections in the world - at Te Papa, New Zealand. See enormous skeletons, explore whaling history, build a dolphin and more.
In this exhibition
From legendary whale riders to whalers and scientists, meet the people whose lives are linked with whales.
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Whale evolution, variety, and anatomy – everything from how they move and feed to how they communicate and ‘see’ with sound.
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Why and where do whales strand, and how do people react? You might be surprised!
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Selected highlights
Teachers and parents – find whale information, an exhibition guide, and student activities for back at school.
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Whales are mammals whose ancestors lived on land. So how did they evolve into the sea creatures of today?
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Check out our selection of videos, websites and references.
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Entry
The exhibition is now touring. Please refer to the venues' websites for entry information.
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This exhibition was made possible through the support of the New Zealand Government.
Te Papa would also like to acknowledge the assistance of the 