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    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.

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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.

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    Plan your visit

    Plan your visit

    Get directions, download the museum map, find out about our parking facilities, reserve a wheelchair, and more.

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    Online jigsaw puzzles using our collections

    Online jigsaw puzzles using our collections

    Take a moment or two to relax with online jigsaw puzzles using taonga from our collections.

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    No moa bone sales

    No moa bone sales

    Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage announces the release of a discussion document for regulations to limit the theft and sale of the remains of moa and other extinct New Zealand wildlife.

    Te Papa Blog

Matariki: The Māori New YearMatariki: Te Tau Hou Māori

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    Matariki activity book

    Matariki activity book

    Learn about Matariki through fun kids' activities. Featuring word searches, colouring pages, games, and stories, discover what's important during Matariki.

    Education resource

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    Watch: How to find the Matariki star cluster

    Watch: How to find the Matariki star cluster

    Educator Martin Langdon shows us how to find the Matariki star cluster during the Māori New Year, which falls in the month of Pipiri (June–July).

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    How to celebrate Matariki at home

    How to celebrate Matariki at home

    Read some tips on how you can easily celebrate Matariki at home with your friends and whānau.

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    Matariki for teachers

    Matariki for teachers

    Book a Matariki education visit for your ECE or primary students, and download Matariki and Maramataka teaching resources to use in your classroom.

Explore Matariki and the Maramataka

Antiracism and activismKaikiri-kore me te mautohe

Explore Te Papa at homeToroa Te Papa i te kāinga

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    Kids and families

    Kids and families

    Do a whānau challenge, a jigsaw puzzle, print an activity book, watch videos, and play quizzes.

  • Two people seated look into the camera – one a man in an open shirt with a forest on it and denim jacket, the other a man in makeup wearing a blue shirt with a map of New Zealand on it
    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.

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    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.

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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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