Te Papa is New Zealand's national museum, offering visitors a unique and authentic experience of this country's treasures and stories. Over five floors, you can explore the nation's nature, art, history, and heritage - from the shaping of its land to the spirit of its diverse peoples, from its unique wildlife to its distinctive art and visual culture.
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Opening hours
The Museum is open every day of the year, including public holidays.
Hours: 10am−6pm,
except on Thursdays, open 10am−9pm.
Te Papa Store and Te Papa Kids' Store:
9am–6pm every day, until 9pm on Thursdays
(phone +64 (0)4 381 7441 and 7464).
Te Papa Cafe: 9am–5pm every day.
Level 4 Espresso: 10am–6pm every day, until 9pm on Thursdays.
Admission and charges
Entry is free.
Charges apply to some short-term exhibitions, the Our Space rides, some Discovery Centres activities and StoryPlace.
Open and covered parking space is available at Te Papa seven days a week: $3.50 per hour up to a daily maximum of $12, or $6 for the evening if you arrive after 5pm. more>
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
P O Box 467, Cable St, Wellington, New Zealand
Phone: +64 (0)4 381 7000
Fax: +64 (0)4 381 7070
Email: mail@tepapa.govt.nz
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