Primary education programmes 

Te Papa is a great place for learning. Come and experience the stories of New Zealand over five floors of fascinating exhibitions.


Make the most of your visit by booking a guided education programme, led by one of our experienced educators. These programmes:

  • are activity-based, hands-on, and fun
  • give you access to Te Papa’s collections and unique stories
  • incorporate bicultural learning objectives and can be offered in te reo Māori
  • can be adapted to meet your group’s specific learning needs and areas of interest.

Science

Awesome Forces!
Invertebrates – The Good, the Bad and the Bugly!

Social Sciences

Arrivals – Waewae Tapu
100 Years of Kiwi Kids
Matariki
Te Marae at Te Papa
Te Tiriti o Waitangi: Our Treaty

Art and Visual Literacy

Maori and Pacific Art: Contemporary and Customary Practices


Technology and Art

Kahu Ora: Living Cloaks

Cross-curricular - Museum wide

Explore Te Papa!

 

Programme information

  • Programmes cost $6.50 per student, unless otherwise stated
  • Programmes run for either 60 minutes or 90 minutes
  • Our programmes are supported by pre-visit and post-visit learning activities that you can do in the classroom. 
  • We will also provide you with self-guided learning activities that you and parent helpers can lead in the Museum to enhance learning.   

Download the latest education programmes brochure.  

  • Students in Mountains to Sea, learning about the colossal squid. Photographed by Michael Hall, 2010. Te Papa
    Students in Mountains to Sea, learning about the colossal squid. Photographed by Michael Hall, 2010. Te Papa
  • Students in Bush City. Photographed by Michael Hall, 2010. Te Papa
    Students in Bush City. Photographed by Michael Hall, 2010. Te Papa
  • Student in the exhibition, Awesome Forces. Photographed by Michael Hall. Te Papa. 2011.
    Student in the exhibition, Awesome Forces. Photographed by Michael Hall. Te Papa. 2011.
  • Students with the pounamu (greenstone) on Rongomaraeroa, Te Papa's Marae
    Students with the pounamu (greenstone) on Rongomaraeroa, Te Papa's Marae



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