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Wonderland | Te Ao Mīharo

Fall down the rabbit hole into Wonderland, an immersive exhibition celebrating Lewis Carroll's timeless tale and Alice’s adventures on film.
Exhibition on now. Buy your tickets
Tatau: Sāmoan Tattooing and Photography

Pain. Identity. Innovation. Experience Sāmoan tattooing through the lenses of four photographers – across time, in Sāmoa, Aotearoa New Zealand, and beyond.
Exhibition on now. Closes 7 Jun 2020
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.
Exhibition on now
Nike Savvas – Finale: Bouquet

Like a three-dimensional painting, thousands of fluttering, colourful strands fill the gallery.
Exhibition open until 12 Jan 2020
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.
Exhibition open until Apr 2022
Ko Rongowhakaata: The Story of Light and Shadow

In this dramatic exhibition, discover awe-inspiring taonga (treasures), innovative contemporary art, and powerful stories of survival and tenacity from Rongowhakaata iwi (tribe).
Exhibition on now

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New Chief Executive Courtney Johnston will lead Te Papa into a new era

New Chief Executive Courtney Johnston will lead Te Papa into a new era

Fri 13 Dec 2019

Courtney Johnston has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Te Papa. Ms Johnston will take up the role in December 2019.

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Events

Events

Our exciting programme of events runs all year. Watch song and dance performances, join in with kids activities and cultural days, hear from our experts, and much more.
Kids and families

Kids and families

Have fun with our family-friendly activities and explore exhibitions for kids of all ages.
He Paki Taonga i a Māui

He Paki Taonga i a Māui

‘He Paki Taonga i a Māui’ is a series of 18 short films for tamariki aged 7-11, and tells stories about taonga in Te Papa’s collection.

Collections Online

Collections Online

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

Collections Online
Blog

Blog

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

Pictured: A 10-year hunt for a tiny parasitic ghost orchid

Te Papa Blog
Read, watch, play

Read, watch, play

Browse New Zealand’s rich history through pictures, quizzes, videos, and articles. Learn about the natural environment, Pacific and Māori culture, and everything in between – from vintage fashion to rugby.