Our Documentary Heritage team is proud to join the global initiative #ColourOurCollections that was kicked off a couple of years ago by the New York Academy of Medicine to encourage people to colour the collections of libraries, archives, and museums from around the world.
By sharing free colouring sheets and books based on materials from over 51 institutions #ColourOurCollections encourages the public to explore, colour, and connect with collections beyond their geographical constraints - http://library
From 5 - 9 February we will be sharing botanical drawings, vintage posters and iconic illustrations across our social media channels for people to download, colour, and share using the hashtag #AMColorOurCollections.
Auckland Museum’s Documentary Heritage Collection numbers in the millions, so deciding on these few pieces wasn’t easy! The challenge was to not only showcase the many wonderful objects we are kaitiaki of, but to ensure that our unique identity was championed through these objects.
Using our combined knowledge of the collection, the team selected 24 pieces that we feel show the breadth and variety of our collection.
Download #ColourOurCollections Booklet