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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Dr Maia Nuku, Curator for Oceanic Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, delivers the annual Gordon H. Brown Lecture, hosted by Te Papa and Victoria University.
Thu 4 Dec 2025, 6.30pm to 8pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Be among the first to explore Breathe | Mauri Ora at a special opening party that includes late-night exhibition access and live entertainment.
Sat 13 Dec 2025, 7.00pm–11.00pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Join Te Papa’s curators for a fascinating array of talks on Aotearoa New Zealand’s natural history.
Wed 10 Dec 2025, 1pm to 2pm
Discover something new in Toi Art each month – talks, performances, and activities inspired by the exhibitions on show.
Sat 3 Jan 2026, 11.00am–1.00pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Wild Wellington Ngā Taonga Taiao author, Michael Szabo is hosting another Wild Wellington nature walk in Island Bay on Sunday 23 November.
This event is at Shoreland Park, Reef Street entrance, Island Bay.
Unfortunately, this event has been postponed. A new date will be advised soon.
postponed
Sun 23 Nov 2025, 9.30–10.30am
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
A high tea to delight your eyes and taste buds.
From 28 June, daily sessions at 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2pm, and 2:30pm.
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Join us at Te Papa for the premiere screening of We Are Not Your Dusky Maidens!, a series of short films, celebrating the mana of Pasifika women’s flower culture.
Wed 28 Jan 2026, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
A day of collegial conversation about contemporary photography in Aotearoa, with a special focus on the work of women and non-binary photographers.
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
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
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
