Annual Events
Te Papa hosts an exciting array of annual events and joins communities in celebrating a variety of festivals. Find out more about our annual programme and see videos and photographs of past years.
Each year, Matariki is celebrated at Te Papa with a host of activities for all ages.
May is New Zealand Music Month and Te Papa gets in tune with some fantastic events. Join a ukulele workshop, savour the delicious jazz-ska sounds of Battle-Ska Galactica – and much, much more!
Te Papa will be hosting some events and shows: Lifeboat, The Dentist Chair, Children’s Cheering Carpet. Find out more in this section...
January 2008 saw the return of the much-anticipated series of debates exploring the Treaty of Waitangi – its place in New Zealand history and its meaning today.
First held in 2005 and continued in 2006 they have become a notable contribution to the national debate over the Treaty of Waitangi.
Following the success of last year's nationally broadcast Treaty debates, this year's series features Waitangi Tribunal Chief Judge Joe Williams, Law Commission head Sir Geoffrey Palmer, Api Mahuika, chairman of Ngati Porou runanga, and businessman Pat Snedden.
Christmas already? Te Papa gets festive with roaming carol-singing groups and exhibition-themed Christmas trees! From 11 December, give a gift or donation to children in need.