Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Open every day 10am-6pm
(except Christmas Day)
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Our exciting programme of ngā kaupapa motuhake runs all year. Watch song and dance performances, join in with kids activities and cultural days, hear from our experts, and much more.
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To mark the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Raukawa Moana sheet) on 29 April 1840, join us for a free, educational, deep dive into Aoteaora New Zealand’s founding document.
Sat 2 May 2026, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Discover something new in Toi Art each month – talks, performances, and activities inspired by the exhibitions on show.
Sat 2 May 2026, 10.00am–1.00pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Join us as we mark the closing of the exhibition He Kaupapa Waka, with an afternoon of talks and a rare opportunity to attend the closing ceremony.
Sun 3 May 2026, 1pm to 6pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
New Zealand Sign Language Week 2026 is 4–10 May and is a vibrant celebration of one of the country’s official languages, alongside te reo Māori.
New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week is a moment to embrace the Deaf community’s identity and heritage, and showcase the richness of NZSL and the diverse culture it represents.
A free interactive drop-in session for tamariki aged 5 and under. This month learn about sharing stories in New Zealand Sign language.
Fri 8 May 2026, 10am to 12pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Celebrate New Zealand Sign Language Week with whānau-friendly activities on Rongomaraeroa, Te Papa’s marae.
Sat 9 May 2026, 10am to 12pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Celebrate New Zealand Sign Language week with a special screening of the film Sign of the Times – The Story of New Zealand’s Visual Language.
Sat 9 May 2026, 12.30 to 1.30pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Join us for a powerful evening of celebration, storytelling, and connection as we mark 20 years of New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) as an official language in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Sat 9 May 2026, 7pm to 11pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Celebrate Matariki – the beginning of the New Year in Aotearoa New Zealand, marked by the rising of the Matariki star cluster.
Open now
23 Apr - 19 Jul 2026
Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga
A high tea to delight your eyes and taste buds.
Daily sessions at 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2pm, and 2:30pm.
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Experienced guide at Tate Britain, Tate Modern, the Royal Academy and Greenwich, Rosalind Whyte will introduce you to the drama of the life and the art of the famous Italian painter of his time, Caravaggio.
Sun 17 May, 4pm–5pm
Zoom in on the artworks and stories in Toi Art, with a 15-minute tour guided by Te Papa’s knowledgeable hosts.
Wednesdays and Sundays, 11 to 11.15am
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
The King of Denmark is dead, and Prince Hamlet is determined to take revenge, initiating a cascade of events that will destroy both family and state. Eddie Izzard will be portraying men, women, ghosts, scholars, tyrants, courtiers, lovers, and fools.
Tue 21 Jul 2026, 7pm
Wed 22 Jul 2026, 7pm
Thu 23 Jul 2026, 7.30pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
