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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Te Papa Press Reading Group takes place on the 4th Thursday of the month. This month is Capital Trees: The arboreal legacy of Te Upoko-o-te-Ika the Wellington region by Susette Goldsmith, who will be doing an author Q&A.
This event has been postponed
A free interactive drop-in session for tamariki (children) aged 5 and under.
Fri 24 Oct 2025, 10.00am to 12.00pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Join Te Papa for a screening of Ever the Land then a Q&A with the film's director Sarah Grohnert and Tūhoe representative Tamati Kruger.
Sun 9 Nov 2025, 4.00pm–6.00pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Two picture-book authors discuss domestic life’s strange twists and turns, inspired by Yona Lee’s artwork Kit-set In-transit.
Sat 22 Nov 2025, 1.00pm to 2.00pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
A high tea to delight your eyes and taste buds.
From 28 June, daily sessions at 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, and 2:30pm.
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
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, 11.00–11.15am
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
