Plan your visit

Prepare to explore New Zealand’s nature, art, history, and cultural heritage at Te Papa. Discover how to get here and where to park. Read about our highlights for first-time visitors, guided tours, and other services and facilities.

Āta toro mai

Pānuitia tēnei wāhanga i te reo Māori.

Hours and admission costs

Open every day of the year, including all public holidays.
Hours: 10am−6pm, and 10am−9pm on Thursdays.
Free entry, though charges apply to some short-term exhibitions and activities.

Te Papa Store – 9am–6pm, and 9am–9pm on Thursdays
Te Papa Kids' Store – 10am–6pm, and 10am–9pm on Thursdays
Te Papa Cafe – 9am–5pm
Level 4 Espresso – 10am–5.30pm, and 10am–8.30pm on Thursdays
Te Aka Matua Library – by appointment only, 10am–5pm Monday to Friday, closed public holidays

Getting here

Te haere mai ki konei
Te Papa is situated in Cable Street on Wellington's waterfront. Locate us on the map, and find out about transport by foot, bus, car, campervan, or taxi – including from Wellington’s airport and railway station.
Parking

Ngā tūranga waka
Open and covered parking space is available at Te Papa 7 days a week. Charges apply 24 hours a day, but vary according to the time of the day. Payment is made at automated Pay Stations.
First-time visitors

Ngā manuhiri hou
First-time visitors, don’t miss our exhibition highlights – from the story of Māori in New Zealand to the interactive exhibition OurSpace.
Guided tours

Ngā haere arahina
Te Papa offers a range of tours, including daily tours and private group tours. We also provide a visitor booklet and an audio guide.
Services and facilities

Hei āwhina hei whakarato
With helpful Hosts, cafes and shops, a library, and an onsite multimedia database, Te Papa looks after you well. We provide access and help for people with disabilities, plus rooms for parents with young children.
Conditions of entry

Tikanga mō te uru mai
What you can and can’t do. Photographers, please observe our photography policy.

Contact us

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
PO Box 467, Cable St, Wellington, New Zealand
Phone: +64 (0)4 381 7000
Fax: +64 (0)4 381 7070
Email: mail@tepapa.govt.nz