The Katherine Mansfield Birthplace (KMB) is an amazing old house at 25 Tinakori Road where one of New Zealand’s most famous authors was born – Katherine mansfield.
Over June, July and August they have some super cool things happening for kids…
Sunday 13 June 2pm: Prue Langbein, producer of Storytime, Radio NZ National, reads from the original 1900 children’s classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Sunday 20 June 2pm: Bill Main presents a magic lantern show
Sunday 27 June 2pm: Have your photograph taken in the Victorian Drawing Room by professional photographer, Chris Ward. A5 prints $15.00, A4 prints $20.00 (Free entry if you wear Victorian costumes for your photograph)
Saturday 10 July 2pm: Dame Kate Harcourt will read from The Doll’s House and other doll stories. (Free entry to KMB if you come dressed as a doll)
AUGUST – The Best-Loved Exhibition: During August, children and grandparents are invited to bring a toy, doll, game or book they have loved best to KMB for inclusion in this show. Entrants can write their own exhibition labels on a Corona typewriter: “When I was little, I loved……..the best because……..” (Free entry for all children and adults bringing an exhibit)
Entry to KMB is $8 for mum and dad, $5 for grandpa and grandma and $2 for kids. You have to book a place for the Saturday and Sunday events – 04 473 7268 or kmbirthplace@xtra.co.nz