Schools and education
A visit to Wētā Workshop Unleashed brings the creative, technical and artistic worlds of movie-making to life.
Auckland's most out of this world classroom
With our school visits, students dive
into our immersive and extraordinary world of special effects, props and larger-than-life film sets! At Wētā Workshop Unleashed, students will explore three
movie projects imagined by our crew and discover how we bring big screen
concepts to life. With thousands of mind-blowing special effects, robots, dinosaurs, monsters, giants and more, students of every age will step right into the
action to see, play and experience movie-making up close.
Auckland
Schools and education
A visit to Wētā Workshop Unleashed brings the creative, technical and artistic worlds of movie-making to life.
Auckland's most
out of this world classroom
With our school visits, students dive
into our immersive and extraordinary world of special effects, props and larger-than-life film sets! At Wētā Workshop Unleashed, students will explore three
movie projects imagined by our crew and discover how we bring big screen
concepts to life. With thousands of mind-blowing special effects, robots, dinosaurs, monsters, giants and more, students of every age will step right into the
action to see, play and experience movie-making up close.
Choose from one of our tours, workshops, or both!
Tour
Learn about the creativity and magic of movie-making by exploring interactive and immersive film sets.
From $21 NZD
Creative Workshop
Get hands-on and choose from Worldbuilding or Makeup Effects Creative Workshops.
From $29 NZD
Tour & Blood-making
Take a tour then learn how to make convincing wounds with special effects makeup and movie blood.
From $35 NZD
Tour & Creative Workshop
Our expert crew guide you through a hands-on workshop to inspire young budding artists.
From $45 NZD
Choose from one of our tours, workshops, or both!
Tour
Learn about the creativity and magic of movie-making by exploring interactive and immersive film sets.
From $21 NZD
Creative Workshop
Get hands-on and choose from Worldbuilding or Makeup Effects Creative Workshops.
From $29 NZD
Tour & Blood-making
Take a tour then learn how to make convincing wounds with special effects makeup and movie blood.
From $35 NZD
Tour & Creative Workshop
Our expert crew guide you through a hands-on workshop to inspire young budding artists.
From $45 NZD
Find out more about our tours and workshops for schools
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Inspire creativity
Our school tours and creative workshops are the perfect enhancement for STEAM education curriculum objectives and are sure to inspire creativity and spark imaginations.
Inspire creativity
Our school tours and creative workshops are the perfect enhancement for STEAM education curriculum objectives and are sure to inspire creativity and spark imaginations.
"I came with my class, it was amazing. The tour was great, the guides were really nice and the Scars and Scrapes Workshop was really cool and interesting! It was a great day. Would definitely recommend."
Charlotte
Student
"Our students appreciated the interactive component of this experience. We have had extremely positive feedback from our students and look forward to bringing further groups through in the future."
Waiuku College
Teacher
"I came with my class, it was amazing. The tour was great, the guides were really nice and the Scars and Scrapes Workshop was really cool and interesting! It was a great day. Would definitely recommend."
Charlotte
Student
"Our students appreciated the interactive component of this experience. We have had extremely positive feedback from our students and look forward to bringing further groups through in the future."
Waiuku College
Teacher
Resources for school groups
Free downloadable classroom resources
Explore our free resources to take back to the classroom together. You're sure to be inspired after taking a tour!
Free planning visit for teachers
We welcome teachers with one free tour before a school visit.
Characters and Creative Workshops
Bring learning to life—we'll transform your classroom for an out of this world learning experience when we come to your school.
Enquire now
Please fill out the form to book your school group. We'll be back in touch within 48 hours.
Questions
Find answers to commonly asked questions about our school visits.
Please view our Health and Safety form here.
We invite students to get hands-on with practical effects and props—don’t worry, we don’t mean the singing and dancing type of interaction!
Just a heads up, some of our experience is horror themed and parental guidance is advised for younger children. Guests have the option to skip our horror house if they wish.
Some materials used throughout our tour may trigger allergic reactions in some guests. These materials include latex, silicone and foam. Please email us if you have any questions.
Yes! Whilst we do not allow food or drink in our tour space, you are welcome to bring a packed lunch and eat in the SkyCity precinct. Why not take your lunch and eat at the top of the Sky Deck if you are visiting the Sky Tower too.
Our group tour size is 30 students and we recommend a teacher:child ration of 1:10.
Bus drop off and pick up is outside SkyCity. Wētā Workshop Unleashed is a short stroll up to level 5.
What's on
Mandarin Guided Tours for Lunar New Year
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with us on our 90-minute Mandarin guided tours in January and February.
Visiting Wellington instead?
We also have activities and events to host school groups at Wētā Workshop Experiences in Wellington.
Resources for school groups
Free downloadable classroom resources
Explore our free resources to take back to the classroom together. You're sure to be inspired after taking a tour!
Free planning visit for teachers
We welcome teachers with one free tour before a school visit.
Characters and Creative Workshops
Bring learning to life—we'll transform your classroom for an out of this world learning experience when we come to your school.
Enquire now
Please fill out the form to book your school group.
We'll be back in touch within 48 hours.
Questions
Find answers to commonly asked questions about our school visits.
Please view our Health and Safety form here.
We invite students to get hands-on with practical effects and props—don’t worry, we don’t mean the singing and dancing type of interaction!
Just a heads up, some of our experience is horror themed and parental guidance is advised for younger children. Guests have the option to skip our horror house if they wish.
Some materials used throughout our tour may trigger allergic reactions in some guests. These materials include latex, silicone and foam. Please email us if you have any questions.
Yes! Whilst we do not allow food or drink in our tour space, you are welcome to bring a packed lunch and eat in the SkyCity precinct. Why not take your lunch and eat at the top of the Sky Deck if you are visiting the Sky Tower too.
Our group tour size is 30 students and we recommend a teacher:child ration of 1:10.
Bus drop off and pick up is outside SkyCity. Wētā Workshop Unleashed is a short stroll up to level 5.
What's on
Mandarin Guided Tours for Lunar New Year
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with us on our 90-minute Mandarin guided tours in January and February.
Visiting Wellington instead?
We also have activities and events to host school groups at Wētā Workshop Experiences in Wellington