This afternoon I attended the opening of the visiting exhibition at Te Manawa, called, “How to Make a Monster: the Art and Technology of Animatronics”. Two words can sum this exhibition up, “Oh, wow!” Since I was a child, I have always been curious about how things work (ask my parents if they remember the day I pulled the telephone apart to see how it worked!) so exhibitions of this nature always appeal. The exhibition shows the art and technology of bringing animals and fantasy to life for the movie screen as well as techniques and processes such as sculpting, moulding and the design and installation of animatronic components. If you have ever played with a mechano set or marvelled over special effects in movies, you will love this exhibition. It’s on at Te Manawa until 14th January. More information is available at the Te Manawa website.