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The Museum of Wellington City & Sea presents the stories ofWellingtonfrom a millennium ago to the present day. Within the historic building are stories ofWellington’s people and events. Visitors can discover the intriguing history of our capital city and explore where this will lead us.

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Project 2012

Death & Diversity

Death & Diversity was launched in November 2011 at the Museum of Wellington City & Sea with a theatre work developed by Voice Arts Trust.

The exhibition and accompanying series of events will be staged at the Museum of Wellington City & Sea until June 2012. This will include music, dance, performance, stories and lectures.

Participants in the project are from Assyrian, Mexican, Colombian, Filipino, Chinese, Jewish, Hindu and Muslim communities.

This project is supported by the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand and The New Zealand Police.

Events in February :

Sea of Stories by Seadog Productions

Evening performances on Friday 17 Saturday 18 Thurs 23 Friday 24 Saturday 25 at7pm. Matinee performances on Sunday 19 and 26 February at5pm

On the windswept North Seacoast, Freya’s father is the last working fisherman. But when he is lost at sea Freya must set sail to rescue him from the underworld. Performed promenade-style with puppets, sirens and storms in the Museum’s atmospheric setting as part of the Death and Diversity exhibition. (45 min) koha entry booking essential T: 472 8904

The Christchurch Earthquake

Sunday 19 February at2pm           

Join us for a look at the police response to the February earthquake in Christchurch, with a focus on how the Police guided community groups through grief. To commemorate the first anniversary of this tragic day Cantoris Choir will perform Fauré’s Requiem Mass, featuring 35 voices, organ and strings. Flowers or memories can be left in the Death & Diversity exhibition.

Burial or Cremation Discussion

Thursday 23 February at1pm         

Cameron Moray-Smith and Alison Ainsworth Kennedy discuss what you need to know about organising a burial or cremation. Did you know you can do it yourself?

Geneaology Talk

Sun 26 February at2pm

Finding out more about your family history involves studying the genealogy (or ancestry) of a family, and death records can be very helpful in research. Presented by Alison Ainsworth and Eileen Kennedy from Department of Internal Affairs, Birth Deaths & Marriages.

Casket Design Competition

From 22 February                

See the display of a ‘tapa’ patterned casket and design you own. Prizes on offer from casket manufacturer for the best design submitted into the design-a-casket competition. Two caskets will be on display.

Contact  Kim Young Kim.young@wmt.org.nz