Te Papa offers daily tours for individuals and small groups, plus private tours for larger groups. We also provide a visitor booklet and an audio guide.
Individuals and small groups – daily tours
Groups of seven or more – private group tours
Visitor booklet and audio guide
Individuals and small groups – daily tours
We have two 60-minute daily tours – Introducing Te Papa and Taste of Treasures (Māori cultural treasures).
These tours are ideal if you have limited time or want an overview before a longer visit. They:
- are for individuals and small groups
- are given in English
- require no booking – simply buy your ticket on the day at the Information Desk, Level 2. Taste of Treasures tickets need to be bought by 10.45am.
If you would like a tour in a language other than English, please book a private group tour.
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Daily tours |
Adult cost |
Child cost |
Times |
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Introducing Te Papa – 60 minutes
Museum highlights related to New Zealand's history and natural environment, including the colossal squid |
$12 |
$6 |
Summer (1 Nov – 31 Mar)
10.15am, 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Extra tour at 7pm on Thursdays
Winter (1 Apr – 31 Oct)
10.15am, 2pm
Extra tour at 7pm on Thursdays |
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Taste of Treasures – 60 minutes
Insights into Māori culture through traditional and contemporary treasures, followed by light refreshments – rēwena bread with pikopiko pesto, kawakawa and mānuka honey shortbread, and kawakawa tea with mānuka honey |
$24 |
$12 |
Summer (1 Nov – 31 Mar)
11am
Winter (1 Apr – 31 Oct)
To be confirmed |
Child = aged 15 and under
Costs valid until 31 March 2010
Groups of seven or more – private group tours
Book a private group tour tailored to your interests or special needs.
Private group tours have a minimum cost, equivalent to the cost for seven adults. If you are an individual or smaller group, we suggest taking a daily tour (no booking required).
We can deliver private group tours in English, Māori, French, German, Spanish, and Mandarin.
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Private group tours |
Adult cost |
Child cost |
Minimum tour cost |
Book ahead by |
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Māori Experience and Kapu Tī – 90 minutes
Māori treasures, The Marae, and music, followed by food and drink |
$35 |
$17.50 |
$245 |
7 days |
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Māori Experience – 90 minutes
Māori treasures, The Marae, and music |
$25 |
$12.50 |
$175 |
7 days |
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Māori Experience – 60 minutes
Māori treasures, The Marae, and music |
$20 |
$10 |
$140 |
7 days |
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Te Papa Highlights – 90 minutes
An OurSpace ride, the colossal squid, major artworks, Māori treasures, and other highlights |
$24 |
$12 |
$168 |
7 days |
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Fabulous Te Papa – 90 minutes
The colossal squid, major artworks, Māori treasures, and other highlights |
$15 |
$7.50 |
$105 |
7 days |
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Te Papa Sampler – 60 minutes
Highlights selected to meet your interests |
$11 |
$5.50 |
$77 |
7 days |
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Toi Te Papa Art – 90 minutes
Major artworks and 1,000 years of visual culture |
$14 |
$7 |
$98 |
7 days |
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Toi Te Papa Art – 60 minutes
Major artworks and 1,000 years of visual culture |
$10 |
$5 |
$70 |
7 days |
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Kiwi Discoverer – 90 minutes
Activities in the Discovery Centres – for family groups and students aged 7 to 18 |
$12.50 |
$6.25 |
$87.50 |
7 days |
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Backstage Te Papa – 60 minutes
Behind the scenes – our collections and their care
Available Monday to Friday only, excluding public holidays |
$10 |
Not applicable |
$70 |
1 month |
|
Exploring Te Papa for People with Visual Impairments – 90 minutes
Touch, sound, and detailed description bring Te Papa to life |
$11 |
$5.50 |
Not applicable |
14 days |
Child = aged 15 and under
Costs valid until 31 March 2010
Book a private group tour.
Find out more about OurSpace.
Visit the website of The Colossal Squid exhibition.
Visit the website of Toi Te Papa Art of the Nation.
Read more about our Discovery Centres.
Visitor booklet and audio guide
Use our visitor booklet, Te Papa Explorer, if you want to explore the Museum in your own time. This booklet includes maps showing where to find exhibitions. Buy it for $3 from the Information Desk, Level 2.
Our audio guide provides information about selected exhibitions and objects. It is available in English, Māori, and German and costs $5.