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EventsNgā kaupapa motuhake

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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  • A plant is held by an adult, being show to a young child. The plant is light green, and held over a white bowl.

    Tamariki Time

    A free interactive drop-in session for tamariki aged 5 and under. This month learn about our native fungi and how they help the forest grow.

    Fri 27 Mar 2026, 10.00am – 12.00pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • A close up of a hand drawing a bird on a piece of brown paper.

    Toi Art Saturdays: Sit and Sketch

    Discover something new in Toi Art each month – talks, performances, and activities inspired by the exhibitions on show.

    Sat 4 Apr 2026, 10.00am–1.00pm

    Sat 2 May 2026, 10.00am–1.00pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • Kids outside with painted faces and bubbles all around them.

    School Holiday Kids’ Activities

    Jump into the fun at Te Papa these school holidays with our activities. These whānau-friendly events are for children and teens.

    Sat 4 Apr to Sun 19 Apr

  • Children looking through microscopes at small bugs.

    Whānau Day: Breathe | Mauri Ora

    Join us for a free whānau (family) day of activities inspired by the exhibition Breathe | Mauri Ora: An Immersive Journey into Nature by Marshmallow Laser Feast. We invite you to explore and celebrate our deep connections through creative exploration.

    Sat 11 Apr 2026, 10.00am to 2.00pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • Illustration shows a smiling hare boasting beside a steady tortoise wearing a helmet while forest animals smile nearby.

    New Zealand Symphony Orchestra: Stories Alive! The Tortoise and the Hare

    A lively musical retelling of The Tortoise and the Hare with a quintet of New Zealand Symphony Orchestra musicians. Sing, move and watch the story unfold through music and illustration!

    Fri 17 Apr 2026, 10.30–11.30am

    Fri 17 Apr 2026, 12.30–1.30pm

    Sat 18 Apr 2026, 10.30–11.30am

    Sat 18 Apr 2026, 12.30–1.30pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • A woman is using her hands to say sign language and smiling at the camera.

    New Zealand Sign Language Awards Night

    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

  • An image of an orange-red table with tea and teapots along with three-tierd plates with small cakes.

    Eat Your Art Out

    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

  • A stylised figure in black is standing under a stylised white thumbprint.

    Friends Event: Caravaggio

    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

  • A person is talking to two other people about an artwork on the wall that is brightly coloured string on a black wall.

    Lucky Dip Art Talks

    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

  • A person in fishnet stockings and a suit jacket is on a dark stage under a spotlight.

    BOHM Presents: Eddie Izzard performs Shakespeare’s Tragedy of Hamlet

    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

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