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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Explore our Breathe | Mauri Ora events season, featuring panel discussions, a wellbeing symposium, taonga puoro (Māori musical instruments), performances, and immersive dining. Discover experiences celebrating our connection to te taiao (nature).
Celebrate February at Te Papa Cafe with our Valentine’s Day specials.
1 - 28 Feb 2026, 9am to 3pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Discover something new in Toi Art each month – talks, performances, and activities inspired by the exhibitions on show.
Sat 7 Feb 2026, 10.00am–1.00pm
Sat 7 Mar 2026, 10.00am–1.00pm
Sat 4 Apr 2026, 10.00am–1.00pm
Sat 2 May 2026, 10.00am–1.00pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Explore Te Tiriti o Waitangi through activities in Treaty of Waitangi: Signs of a Nation.
31 Jan - 8 Feb 2026, 10am to 6pm, daily
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Buzzing for bugs? Don’t miss this rare opportunity to get up close with this year’s Bug of the Year nominees.
Wed 11 Feb 2026, 11.00am–12.00pm
Wed 11 Feb 2026, 2.00–3.00pm
Wed 11 Feb 2026, 5.30pm–6.30pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Build cardboard tube creations inspired by Yona Lee’s artwork, Kit-set In-Transit, at this free interactive drop-in session for tamariki (children).
Sat 14 Feb 2026, 10am – 12 midday
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Celebrate Wellington’s rich cultural tapestry at the free Multicultural Festival, featuring vibrant global performances, local talent, and joyful celebrations honouring Chinese New Year and community diversity.
Sat 14 Feb 2026, 11am to 2pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
A one hour immersive performance of taonga puoro (Māori musical instruments) and spoken word celebrating the exhibition Breathe | Mauri Ora: An Immersive Journey into Nature by Marshmallow Laser Feast and the connection to te taiao (nature) in our own backyard.
fully booked
Tue 17 Feb 2026, 7pm to 8.30pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
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
Free screenings of a trilogy of dance films by internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and filmmaker Daniel Belton The trilogy includes a screening of Daniel Belton’s new work, HORSES.
Wed 18 Feb 2026, 11am, 11.30am, and 5pm
Thu 19 Feb 2026, 11am, 11.30am, and 5pm
Sat 21 Feb 2026, 4.30pm and 6.15pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Join us at Te Papa to celebrate the launch of a new limited series RNZ podcast, Pūtātara: Revolutions in Māori Art with Matariki Williams and Jamie Tahana.
Wed 18 Feb 2026, 6.00 to 7.30pm, doors open at 5:30pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Discover how art, science, nature, and Indigenous knowledge converge as Marshmallow Laser Feast and experts share insights inspired by Breathe | Mauri Ora: An Immersive Journey into Nature by Marshmallow Laser Feast.
Fri 20 Feb 2026, 6pm to 9pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Te Papa with a late-night museum opening and a stunning waterfront fireworks finale for an unforgettable cultural evening experience.
Sat 21 Feb 2026, 6pm to 9pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Experience an intimate Lunar New Year celebration at Te Papa with a three-course dinner, fine wine, cultural ambience, and exclusive harbour views of the fireworks display.
Sat 21 Feb 2026, 7pm to 10pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Breathe balance into your busy life with a day of inspiration, wisdom, and connection. This wellbeing symposium is held alongside the New Zealand – exclusive exhibition Breathe | Mauri Ora: An Immersive Journey into Nature by Marshmallow Laser Feast.
Sun 22 Feb 2026, 9am to 3pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Discover inspiring stories of Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique native species with an evening of one-off spotlight talks from natural history, art, and mātauranga Māori curators. These talks are part of the programme of events for Breathe | Mauri Ora: An Immersive Journey into Nature by Marshmallow Laser Feast.
Wed 25 Feb 2026, 6.30pm to 8pm
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 to 11.15am
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Discover something new in Toi Art each month — talks, performances, and activities inspired by the exhibitions on show.
Sat 28 Feb 2026, 2.00pm to 2.20pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
A day of collegial conversation about contemporary photography in Aotearoa New Zealand, with a special focus on the work of women and photography.
Sat 28 Feb 2026, 9am to 5pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
How do poets, musicians, and dancers respond to the immersive worlds of Breathe | Mauri Ora: An Immersive Journey into Nature by Marshmallow Laser Feast?
Sat 7 Mar 2026, 7pm to 10pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Discover inspiring stories of Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique native species with an evening of one-off spotlight talks from natural history, art, and mātauranga Māori curators. These talks are part of the programme of events for Breathe | Mauri Ora: An Immersive Journey into Nature by Marshmallow Laser Feast.
Wed 11 Mar 2026, 6.30pm to 8pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Join us for a free, adults – only, late night event. Enjoy live music, workshops, performances, and a cash bar – all in the museum after dark.
Fri 13 Mar 2026, 7.30 to 11.00pm
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
