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    Te Papa during Te Matatini

    Te Papa during Te Matatini

    There's a lot happening at Te Papa during Te Matatini, from late-nights to discounted tickets, performances to live tattooing demonstrations. 21–24 Feb

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    Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality

    Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality

    Get up-close to some of China’s ancient imperial icons this summer.

    On now
    15 Dec 2018 – 22 Apr 2019

    Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga

  • Rongowhakaata taonga
    Ko Rongowhakaata: The Story of Light and Shadow

    Ko Rongowhakaata: The Story of Light and Shadow

    Explore the land, people, and stories of Rongowhakaata, an iwi whose unique art reflects their innate creativity, rich history, and innovative spirit.

    On now
    Long-term exhibition

    Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga

  • hula performers
    Hula performance: Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka o ‘Uka

    Hula performance: Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka o ‘Uka

    Join us as we welcome the reigning champions of the Merrie Monarch hula competition to give a free public performance. Come and share in hula and ‘olelo (discussion) with two incredible groups from Hawai‘i. Aloha!

    Sat 23 Feb 2019, 7.00pm–7.45pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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    Ground-breaking nature zone opens in May

    Ground-breaking nature zone opens in May

    Mon 18 Feb 2019

    The biggest change since the museum opened will be unveiled to the public on 11 May 2019.

    News He pānui

  • Megalodon tooth and great white shark tooth held in hand
    Blog

    Blog

    Discover behind-the-scenes stories from Te Papa’s experts, including curators, scientists, historians, collection managers, and educators.

    Te Papa Blog

  • Toy horse
    Collections Online

    Collections Online

    Browse 800,000 artworks, taonga, photographs, collection objects, and botanical and zoological specimens from Te Papa’s collections.

    Collections Online

  • Equipment Services
    Venues

    Venues

    Situated on Wellington’s waterfront, Te Papa has multiple conference, convention, and meeting spaces. We can offer dedicated Function Coordinators, quality catering, and AV equipment. Weddings and school balls are also available.

Discover the collections Tūhuratia ngā kohinga

  • Caring for hei tiki
    Watch: How to care for your taonga

    Watch: How to care for your taonga

    It’s easy to look after your taonga properly. With a little guidance and the right materials, your taonga should last forever.

  • Photograph of a colossal squid
    Colossal squid

    Colossal squid

    All you’d want to know about the colossal squid. Currently not on display but back in 2019 with the opening of our new nature zone.

  • A man works on one of the giant model's faces.
    Behind the scenes of Gallipoli

    Behind the scenes of Gallipoli

    Watch as Weta Workshop and Te Papa combine the worlds of movies, model-making, and museums to create an exhibition like no other.

  • Matariki star cluster
    Quiz: How much do you know about Matariki and the Maramataka?

    Quiz: How much do you know about Matariki and the Maramataka?

    Have a read through our online Matariki and Maramataka information before testing your knowledge on the Māori New Year and traditional lunar calendar.

  • Illustration of a tattooed Māori chief 1784
    Tā moko | Māori tattoos: history, practice, and meanings

    Tā moko | Māori tattoos: history, practice, and meanings

    Discover the history and practice of tā moko, and find out why the lines of a moko carved in skin represent much more than a tattoo.

  • A lady in a yellow shirt holds up some of her weaving
    Weaving in Tokelau: Novena's story

    Weaving in Tokelau: Novena's story

    Watch Novena Petelo explain how she learnt traditional Tokelauan weaving techniques from her mother, and hear about some of the tools she uses in her practice.

  • Te reo Māori activity book
    Te reo Māori activity book

    Te reo Māori activity book

    Celebrate Māori language by learning Māori words and phrases through simple activities that kids love – word searches, colouring pages, and stories.

    Education resource

  • A black and white photo of a man sitting on a bench overlooking Lake Wakatipu, he wears a hat and is reading a book
    Burton Brothers Studio photographs

    Burton Brothers Studio photographs

    Browse through over five thousand historical photographs by Burton Brothers studio. From Dunedin to Samoa,

    Collections Online

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