Our buildingsKo ō mātou whare
Te Papa is a landmark building in the heart of Wellington. It’s an engineering feat, rich with symbolism, and accessible to all.
Te Marae o Te Papa Tongarewa: Rongomaraeroa
Rongomaraeroa is a unique marae (meeting place) within Aotearoa New Zealand. Like all marae, it is founded on Māori principles of kawa (marae protocol) and tikanga (cultural practices) it was created for our unique museum context as a contemporary marae acknowledging the whakapapa (ancestral history) and the taonga (treasures) of all peoples who call Aotearoa New Zealand home.
Share The Love – Te Papa’s annual appeal
On Valentine’s Day 1998, Te Papa opened its doors to the public for the very first time. This Valentine’s Day on 14 February, share your love for Te Papa by donating to our annual appeal. We have a target of $30,000 – we can reach it with your help.
Will you chip in to help us get there?
Four plinths on the forecourt
The Collin Post 4 Plinths Project next to our forecourt is managed by The Wellington Sculpture Trust. The current project is Merging Blocks (2024) by Sabine Marcelis. It consists of four large boxes created out of coloured and mirrored glass, which vary in proportion and orientation.
This link will take you to The Wellington Sculpture Trust website.