• Late night at Terracotta Warriors
    Open Late During Matatini

    Open Late During Matatini

    Join us for a late night. The whole museum, including ‘Terracotta Warriors’ and ‘Ko Rongowhakaata’, is open until 9pm.

    Thu 21 Feb – Sat 23 Feb 2019, 6.00pm–9.00pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • 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

  • Terracotta Warrior lanterns outside of Te Papa
    The Lanterns of the Terracotta Warriors

    The Lanterns of the Terracotta Warriors

    See the life-size ‘Lanterns of the Terracotta Warriors’ day and night on our forecourt – illuminated nightly.

    Tue 5 Feb – Sun 24 Feb 2019, 12.00am–12.00am

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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    Gallipoli: The scale of our war

    Gallipoli: The scale of our war

    This ground-breaking exhibition tells the story of the Gallipoli campaign in World War I through the eyes and words of eight ordinary New Zealanders who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances.

    On now
    Open throughout 2019

    Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga

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    Te Taiao | Nature

    Te Taiao | Nature

    You’re the explorer in the new Te Taiao | Nature zone opening in 2019. Old favourites like the colossal squid and the quake house are back, along with new exhibits showcasing New Zealanders' unique connection to nature – and our future as kaitiaki.

    Opening soon
    Coming 2019

    Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga

  • 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

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    Collections Online

    Collections Online

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

    Collections Online

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    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.

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    All About “Eve”: Rodin’s masterpiece

    All About “Eve”: Rodin’s masterpiece

    Hear the story of Auguste Rodin’s “Eve”, and the conservation work that went into making her ready for display, to tour New Zealand in 2019.

  • 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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