First-time visitors, don’t miss our exhibition highlights – from the story of Māori in New Zealand to the interactive exhibition OurSpace.
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OurSpace
Te Papa’s user-generated interactive exhibition – contribute your photos and videos from home and, once here, get creative on our interactive wall. Explore New Zealand’s culture and geography with the interactive map and adrenalin-pumping High Ride. Plus climb aboard a submarine simulator to explore a virtual undersea volcano.
Join OurSpace.
The Colossal Squid
See the heaviest colossal squid ever caught and the only complete one on display in the world. Build a virtual squid from home and then come and find it in exhibition.
Visit the website of The Colossal Squid exhibition.
Mana Whenua
Explore the world of Māori as tangata whenua – the first settlers of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Awesome Forces
Shake things up in the Earthquake House! Discover the powerful geological forces that shape New Zealand’s landscape.
Mountains to Sea
From kiwi to kauri, explore the variety of New Zealand’s animals and plants.
The Marae
Welcome to our unique Marae (communal meeting place), designed and created by leading Māori artists. The Marae embodies the bicultural partnership at the heart of Te Papa.
Golden Days
Enter a junk shop that transports you through 100 years of New Zealand history on film.
Britten motorbike
John Britten’s world-beating and record-breaking bike features right by Level 4 Espresso.
