• Visitors at Gallipoli: The scale of our war, 2015. Photograph by Michael Hall. Te Papa
    Exhibitions

    Exhibitions

    Te Papa has exhibitions for everyone, from precious Māori and Pacific treasures, to the colossal squid, and 'Gallipoli: the scale of our war'.

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    Emergency Services Expo

    Emergency Services Expo

    Watch Wellington’s emergency services in action. See fire demonstrations, tugboat water cannon displays, harbour rescue drills, and get up close to their vehicles and equipment.

    Sat 30 Sep 2017, 11:00am–2:00pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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    Passchendaele Commemorations

    Passchendaele Commemorations

    12–15 Oct, we commemorate the centenary of the Battle of Passchendaele with a series of events this October – talks, performances, and family activities. Join us to reflect on New Zealand’s most devastating World War I battle.

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    Holiday Learning Programme

    Holiday Learning Programme

    2–13 Oct, join fun educator-led workshops in Hīnātore, our new learning lab. Use cutting-edge technology to explore our exhibitions and collections. Get hands-on with everything from stop-motion animation to virtual-reality toy making!

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    Te Papa Tongarewa named in top 25 museums in the world

    Te Papa Tongarewa named in top 25 museums in the world

    22 September 2017 – The national museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, has been named one of the top 25 museums in the world according to TripAdvisor.

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    Te reo Māori quiz

    Te reo Māori quiz

    Brush up on your basic te reo and join in the celebrations during Māori Language Week 11–17 September 2017.

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    Free School Holiday Kids’ Activities

    Free School Holiday Kids’ Activities

    Jump into the fun at Te Papa this school holidays – see the emergency services in action, create a balloon animal, watch a heart-warming play, and much more! These family-friendly events are for children accompanied by adults.

    Mon 2 Oct 2017, 10:30am–Fri 13 Oct 2017, 1:30pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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    Art at Te Papa

    Art at Te Papa

    We’re building a spectacular new gallery to show Aotearoa New Zealand’s art collection, new artworks, and showcase local and international artists.

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    Cafes and shops

    Cafes and shops

    Rest and recharge at one of our cafes, then browse our shops for the perfect gift or souvenir.

Discover the collections Tūhuratia ngā kohinga

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    Art and Photography at Te Papa

    Art and Photography at Te Papa

    Browse our online collection of watercolours, drawings, photographs, and sculptures, spanning landscapes, portraits, and abstract pieces from New Zealand and around the world.

    Collections Online

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    Faces in the crowd: Zooming in on our photography collection

    Faces in the crowd: Zooming in on our photography collection

    If you look close enough you might find things you missed. Collections Data Technician Gareth Watkins uncovers the characters hidden in plain sight.

    Te Papa Blog

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    Te Papa Collections Online

    Te Papa Collections Online

    Browse through over 500,000 of Te Papa's artworks, objects and specimens, and the stories about the people, places and ideas that have shaped New Zealand and the Pacific.

    Collections Online

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    Te Papa's photography collections

    Te Papa's photography collections

    Find out more about Te Papa's significant photography collections, ranging from mid 19th century early colonial NZ glass plates through to born-digital snapshots.

    Collections Online

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    The Colossal Squid

    The Colossal Squid

    Find out all about the colossal squid – the biggest invertebrate on the planet. Learn about how the squid at Te Papa was caught, examined, and preserved. Plus read about its bizarre anatomy.

  • Hei matau (pendant), 1700-1850, New Zealand, maker unknown. Purchased 1991. Te Papa (ME015518)
    Pounamu - An iconic stone

    Pounamu - An iconic stone

    Pounamu (New Zealand greenstone) is a treasured stone for Māori and all New Zealanders. It is valued for its beauty, strength, and durability, and there are many stories of its origins.

    Collections Online

  • Te Marae, Te Papa. Photograph by Norm Heke. Te Papa
    Te Marae

    Te Marae

    An authentic and inclusive marae (communal meeting place) for the 21st century.

    Long-term exhibition

    Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga

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    Quiz: How well do you know your New Zealand birds?

    Quiz: How well do you know your New Zealand birds?

    Do you know the difference between a hihi and a huia? Or how many species of kiwi there are in NZ? Put your native bird knowledge to the test.

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