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  • A group of Māori men lift a waka onto the shore

    He Kaupapa Waka / Manu Rere Moana

    Celebrate waka – their inspiring history and the communities who keep the knowledge of waka voyaging alive today – with the new exhibitions Manu Rere Moana | Pacific Voyagers and He Kaupapa Waka | A Fleet of Waka.

  • Painting of a sound, with mountains in the background. The two mountains flanking the edges appear to be faces looking skyward. In the foreground, lion-like creatures throw objects toward ships in the water

    Hiahia Whenua | Landscape and Desire

    This exhibition explores the different ways that artists in Aotearoa have expressed their relationship to the land – to the places we live in.

    Ko tēnei whakaaturanga e tūhura ana i ngā āhuatanga rerekē o ngā ringatoi o Aotearoa ki te whakaatu i ō rātou hononga ki te whenua – ki ngā wāhi e noho nei tātou.

  • General view of the Tangata a le Moana discovery centre

    Tangata o le Moana: The story of Pacific people in New Zealand

    Celebrate the culture and history of the Pacific. Tangata o le Moana tells the story of Pacific people, past and present.

  • View looking through the entrance of the exhibition, Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War, showing a large wounded soldier drawing his gun

    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.

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  • A bright abstract image with sharp triangles on it and gradient colours
    Hīrangi: Summer at Te Papa

    Hīrangi: Summer at Te Papa

    As Matariki rising marks winter, the star Rehua signifies summer. Hīrangi – the shimmering heat of the season is a natural phenomenon that connects us to the vibrations of Te Taiao and each other. Discover what’s new this summer season at Te Papa and revisit your favourites.

  • View of Te Taiao | Nature, with two moa in the foreground and various displays behind
    Exhibitions

    Exhibitions

    Celebrate Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique natural environment. See Gallipoli through the eyes and words of eight ordinary New Zealanders. Immerse yourself in a room of colour. Hear extraordinary stories from young refugees.

  • Children with facepaint on playing in front of flags
    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.

  • Four people standing in front of a wooden carving in a large space
    Guided tours

    Guided tours

    Get even more out of your visit to Te Papa by letting our guides bring the stories of Aotearoa New Zealand’s people and landscapes to life.

  • Closeup of hands holding a mobile phone which is displaying the NZSL mobile guide
    Explore Te Papa in New Zealand Sign Language

    Explore Te Papa in New Zealand Sign Language

    Learn about exhibitions and how to find your way around the museum. Discover Te Papa’s mobile guides on your own device.

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  • A man in a suit stands between stage lights and has an old-fashioned camera on a tripod next to him
    Studio portrait photography in Aotearoa New Zealand

    Studio portrait photography in Aotearoa New Zealand

    Studio portraits taken in a professional photographer’s studio – often making use of backdrops or props – were for formal, posed portraits, as well as informal, candid photographs of people, and sometimes their pets.

  • Illustration depicting memories: of a young man embracing his grandmother, of a pathway showing many people in his lives
    Chinese Languages in Aotearoa

    Chinese Languages in Aotearoa

    A series of videos, of people sharing stories of their connection to their heritage Chinese languages, speaking in Mandarin, Hokkien, Cantonese, and Hakka. These videos have been made by local Chinese and Chinese New Zealand filmmakers.

  • A black and white photo of two teams playing rugby
    Sport in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific

    Sport in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific

    Professional and community-level sport has a long history in Aotearoa New Zealand from team sports to individual achievements. Read about rugby, running, racing, and rowing, along with political crossovers like the 81 tour, international firsts like the Britten Bike, Olympic champions like Peter Snell, and life before the All Blacks.

  • Three pou kātua, depictions of persons carved into wooden posts
    LGBTQI+ histories of Aotearoa New Zealand

    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.

  • Bark cloth with patterns painted on it on a black background.
    Explore the collections online

    Explore the 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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