Tai timu, tai pari, Tainui: Journey of a people tells the epic story of Tainui – New Zealand’s largest tribal grouping.Long term exhibition
Collecting Contemporary presents a wide variety of New Zealand art and objects acquired by Te Papa between 2006 and the present.Reopens 11 February
Te Papa's spectacular multimedia experience. Free entry, charges apply for the OurSpace rides.Long-term exhibition
Learn about New Zealand's only alpine parrot with our costume character, Kahu the Kea!
Find the events that will be on when you come to Te Papa.
The Colossal Squid
Come face-to-face with Te Papa's colossal squid! Build a squid, and explore the life of one through computer interactives and a 3-D animated movie.Closes late 2012
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