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
It’s play time! Families get hands-on with educational exhibits, games, and books.
Ages: Up to 12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Times: 10am–6pm, every day of the year (except Christmas Day)
Cost: Free
This family space showcases the diversity of expression and creativity among the people of Pacific Island nations.
'Aiga artwork hanging in PlaNet Pasifika. Photo by Maarten Holl. Te Papa (272313)
Celebrate te ao Māori at Te Huka ā Tai Discovery Centre. Play with games and puzzles. Take time out with a pukapuka in the comfy reading nook, or explore the taonga on display.
See what is on display in Te Huka ā Tai currently.
Te Huka Ā Tai. Photo by Maarten Holl. Te Papa (266054)
Visit three karetao-puoro (instruments that are figures too) created by artist James Webster to give karetao a voice by incorporating taonga puoro into their design. Watch the whānau of karetao in action in Tokotū (Rise Up), the story of Ranginui and Papatūānuku.
On now
Wed 5 Jun – mid 2026
Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga
There's a new artwork in PlaNet Pasifika in Tangata o Le Moana on Level 4. Learning Specialist Martin Langdon talks about Āiga and shares insights into the mahi (work) involved from teachers, artists, tauira (students), and many Te Papa teams.
StoryPlace is a space specially and exclusively for preschoolers and their caregivers. Here, toddlers can explore museum-related themes through play, games, storytelling, and song. Led by a friendly Te Papa Host.
