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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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  • Three women sitting outside at a table with books on it

    Urban Nature Activities at Te Papa

    Come along to Te Papa for lots of fun nature activities designed for the city with author Rachel Haydon (The Urban Activity Book).

    Sun 25 Oct 2026, 10am–1pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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    Professor James Belich: Museums, history, and the stories we tell

    Professor James Belich, ONZM, one of Aotearoa’s most influential historians, joins Friends of Te Papa in association with the Heritage Festival, for a special talk exploring how museums shape national identity, historical understanding, and our place in the world.

    This link will take you to the Friends of Te Papa website.

    Sat 24 Oct, 12.00pm–1.00pm

  • A photo of the Wellington waterfront and city on an overcast day

    Wild Wellington Ngā Taonga Taiao waterfront walk

    Discover the nature encounters you can expect at this time of year on a waterfront guided walk with Michael Szabo, wildlife expert and author of Wild Wellington Ngā Taonga Taiao: A guide to the wildlife and wild places of Te Upoko-o-te-Ika.

    Mon 26 Oct 2026, 11am–12pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • A stylised illustration of someone reading and someone standing with over-sized flowers and plants.

    Mātātupu Mātauranga: Future Thinkers

    Join us for a day of tours, workshops, and talks by rangatahi (youth), for rangatahi. This event celebrates young people and their role as the future kaitiaki (caretakers) of te taiao (nature).

    Sat 31 Oct 2026, 10am–2pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • 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 set of three plates on a stand with different food on each plate, surrounded by a colourful tablecloth and cups and saucers.

    Eat Your Art Out

    A high tea to delight your eyes and taste buds – with new menu inspired by Slow Burn: Women and Photography.

    Daily sessions at 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, and 2:30pm.

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • A line of intermediate school children on a stage. They are dressed in their Kapa Haka outfits.

    Tamariki Kapa Haka

    Kapa Haka performances for tamariki by tamariki. Whānau and friends are welcome!

    Wed 4 Nov 2026, 10.30am–12.00pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • A large group of people at a party in a large foyer with a round window at the back.

    Te Papa Foundation Gala

    Wellington's premier black-tie fundraising evening, the Te Papa Foundation Gala supports exhibitions, collections, conservation, research, and education programmes and Aotearoa New Zealand's national museum.

    sold out

    Sat 14 Nov 2026, 6.30pm to 11.30pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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