Te Papa offers daily tours for individuals and small groups, plus private tours for larger groups. We also provide a visitor booklet and an audio guide.
Individuals and small groups – daily tours
Groups of seven or more – private group tours
Visitor booklet and audio guide
Individuals and small groups – daily tours
We offer a daily 60-minute tour – Introducing Te Papa.
This tour is ideal if you have limited time or want an overview before a longer visit. It:
- is for individuals and small groups
- is given in English
- requires no booking – simply buy your ticket on the day at the Information Desk, Level 1.
If you would like a tour in a language other than English, please book a private group tour.
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Daily tours |
Adult cost |
Child cost |
Times |
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Introducing Te Papa – 60 minutes
Museum highlights related to New Zealand's history and natural environment, including the colossal squid |
$12 |
$6 |
Winter (1 Apr – 31 Oct)
10.15am, 2pm
Extra tour at 7pm on Thursdays
Summer (1 Nov – 31 Mar)
10.15am, 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Extra tour at 7pm on Thursdays |
Child = aged 15 and under
Costs valid until 31 March 2011
Groups of seven or more – private group tours
Book a private group tour tailored to your interests or special needs.
Private group tours have a minimum cost, equivalent to the cost for seven adults. If you are an individual or smaller group, we suggest taking a daily tour (no booking required).
We can deliver private group tours in English, Māori, French, German, Spanish, and Mandarin.
Private group tours |
Adult cost |
Child cost |
Minimum tour cost |
Book ahead by |
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Māori Experience Kapu Tī – 90 minutes
Māori treasures, The Marae, and music, followed by food and drink |
$40 |
$20 |
$280 |
7 days
Book now
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Māori Experience – 90 minutes
Māori treasures, The Marae, and music |
$25 |
$12.50 |
$175 |
7 days
Book now
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Māori Experience – 60 minutes
Māori treasures, The Marae, and music |
$20 |
$10 |
$140 |
7 days
Book now |
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Te Papa Highlights – 90 minutes
An OurSpace ride, the colossal squid, major artworks, Māori treasures, and other highlights |
$24 |
$12 |
$168 |
7 days
Book now
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Fabulous Te Papa – 90 minutes
The colossal squid, major artworks, Māori treasures, and other highlights |
$15 |
$7.50 |
$105 |
7 days
Book now
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Te Papa Sampler – 60 minutes
Highlights selected to meet your interests |
$12 |
$6 |
$84 |
7 days
Book now
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Toi Te Papa Art – 60 minutes
Major artworks and 1,000 years of visual culture |
$12 |
$6 |
$84 |
7 days
Book now
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Kiwi Discoverer – 90 minutes
Activities in the Discovery Centres – for family groups and students aged 7 to 18 |
Not applicable |
$7.50 |
$75 |
7 days
Book now
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Backstage Te Papa – 60 minutes
Behind the scenes – our collections and their care
Available Monday to Friday only, excluding public holidays |
Price on application |
Not appli-cable |
Price on application |
1 month
Book now
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Exploring Te Papa for People with Visual Impairments – 90 minutes
Touch, sound, and detailed description bring Te Papa to life |
$12 |
$6 |
Not appli-cable |
14 days
Book now
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Child = aged 15 and under
Costs valid until 31 June 2012
Book a private group tour.
Find out more about OurSpace.
Visit the website of The Colossal Squid exhibition.
Visit the website of Toi Te Papa Art of the Nation.
Read more about our Discovery Centres.
Visitor books and audio guide
Te Papa Explorer booklet
Use our visitor booklet, Te Papa Explorer, if you want to explore the Museum in your own time. This booklet includes maps showing where to find exhibitions. Buy it for $3 from the Information Desk, Level 2.
Te Papa: Your Essential Guide
Also available is the new publication Te Papa: Your Essential Guide. This compact book full of beautiful images is the complete guide to, and memento of, your visit to the Museum. It's available from the Information Desk, Level 2, and Te Papa Store, $14.99.
Buy Te Papa: Your Essential Guide online today
Audio guide
Our audio guide provides information about selected exhibitions and objects. It is available in English, Māori, and German and costs $5.