Loans 

Te Papa is committed to lending its collection items to non-profit organisations for public exhibition or to approved institutions for research purposes.  Please note that we do not lend to individuals.

In this section:

The borrowing process at a glance

 
Exhibition
Research
When to send your request
6 months prior 1 month prior
Who to send the request to
Loans Manager Head of Collection Management Natural Environment 
Ways to submit your request
  • Online form
  • Email
  • Mail
  • Email
  • Mail

See the process

See the process 

Image use is not included

Use of our images in any type of publication (catalogue, website, book, advertising, merchandise, etc.) is not part of our loan agreements. All enquiries for image use should be sent to Te Papa Picture Library.
Access Te Papa Picture Library’s page

Browse our collections

Browse our collection to identify the registration numbers of the collection items you would like to borrow.
Browse our collections

 

Jo Torr
Te Papa Loans Manager Jo Torr

Contact details

Jo Torr
Loans Manager
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
PO Box 467
Wellington 6011
New Zealand

Ph: +64 (0)4 381 7216
Fax: +64 (0)4 381 7230
Email: loansteam@tepapa.govt.nz

 

Touring exhibitions

Te Papa also has several exhibitions available to tour.
Learn more about our touring exhibitions

 

More about borrowing

To obtain a more general view of museum/art gallery lending and borrowing:
Download the Managing Loans guide from He Rauemi Resources (pdf)