Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Matariki: The Māori New Year | Matariki: Te Tau Hou Māori

Matariki is a time to gather with family and friends to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and plan for the future. Celebrate with us through kōrero (talks) and theatre performances, activities for whānau, kai, and storytelling.

Te Taiao | Nature

Mātauranga Māori meets science in these interactive exhibitions about our weird and wonderful wildlife, our shaky land, and the innovative ways we’re protecting our natural taonga.

The little page of calm

Relax with a jigsaw or quiz, watch a sunset video from Mahitahi Bruce Bay, or browse animals and other highlights from our collections.

Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War

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.

LGBTQI+ histories of Aotearoa New Zealand

Explore queer objects, artworks, and stories in Te Papa’s collections and discover more about the rich histories of Aotearoa New Zealand’s LGBTQI+ communities and icons – including the AIDS Quilt, Carmen Rupe, and Xena: Warrior Princess.

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Dive into the collections

Explore 800,000 artworks, taonga, photographs, collection objects, and botanical and zoological specimens from Te Papa’s collections. Learn about different cultures – or your own! – or find inspiration for your own artworks.