The Cyclops Code-Breakers


Saturday 4 - Sunday 19 April 2026

Time

11.00AM – 4.00PM

Venue: UC Teece Museum

Help! Odysseus has been trapped by the Cyclops, Polyphemus. Travel to the UC Teece Museum and help the hero escape. Join us these school holidays, break the code, and go in the draw to win a cool prize pack.

While you are at the Teece you can check out the Bricks of Olympus LEGO models and see the story of Odysseus re-told in an amazing, mechanised LEGO theatre show.

Where: UC Teece Museum, open daily in school holidays, 11am-4pm. Entry is free.
When: Competition runs Sat 4 April–Sun 19 April 2026

Note: Competition open to 16 years and under, but everyone can participate in the activity

Enjoy busy days exploring, creating and learning. Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre is made for memories.  

This event is part of The Arts Centre's School Holiday Fun happening between the 3-19 April 2026.

 

Location map

Chemistry,
Hereford Street

Market Square Hereford St Carpark Boys' High Entrance Engineering Laneway The Observatory Hotel Courtyard South Quad North Quad Registry Student Union The Gym Engineering Cloisters Studio Common Room Library Biology, Observatory and Physics Chemistry School of Art West Lecture Classics Rutherford's Den Clock Tower Boy's High Workshop Great Hall
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