Online timer for 176 minutes
Starting a second school circuit through Te Papa, you already know which transitions held the group up on the first pass. Set 176 minutes aside for the returning route, allowing pupils time to look closely without letting every doorway become a long regrouping point. The repeat run can feel steadier because meeting places and toilet breaks are now familiar.
Moving through the museum again, keep the device on silent so a ringtone does not interrupt a guide, another class, or visitors concentrating nearby. A vibration in a pocket can mark the finish discreetly, but check that silent mode still permits vibration; some settings suppress both. Position a teacher or helper to notice the alert while everyone else stays focused on the exhibits.
Reaching the final galleries on the second circuit, treat the signal as the point for gathering rather than the exact moment everyone must leave. Keep a small buffer afterwards for collecting bags, counting pupils, visiting the toilets, and walking to the next meeting place. If the group moves faster this time, use the spare minutes for questions in one chosen area instead of beginning another section that may overrun.
Common questions
What could make this Te Papa school tour run longer than the planned window?
A large group, busy galleries, toilet queues, or longer pupil questions can extend the circuit. Shortening one later stop preserves the buffer before the next school activity.
What if the second Te Papa circuit finishes before the timer ends?
Gather the class and use the remaining time for questions, a headcount, or a calm walk to the meeting point. Avoid adding a distant gallery that could make the group late.
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