Changes to vehicle access 25 Jul – Nov 2022
Our vehicle entrance will be reduced to one lane from 25 July until the end of November 2022, due to the construction of a new set of traffic lights outside Te Papa.
Changes to vehicle access 25 Jul – Nov 2022
Our vehicle entrance will be reduced to one lane from 25 July until the end of November 2022, due to the construction of a new set of traffic lights outside Te Papa.
Celebrate what makes us Kiwis tick. Junk shop objects come to life as historic moments play onscreen.
When: Every 20 minutes from 10am (film lasts 13 minutes)
Bookings: Although booking isn’t always necessary, avoid disappointment by booking at Golden Days on your arrival at Level 4. Golden Days is popular!
Celebrate what makes us Kiwis tick. Enter our cluttered junk shop and watch the objects come to life as key moments from our country’s past play on the big screen. Golden Days is one of Te Papa’s most innovative and popular places, full of magic and drama. Take a seat and step back in time.
Entrance to Golden Days. Photograph by Mike O'Neill. Te Papa
A high-impact film whisks you through our nation’s tragedies and triumphs, both personal and national. From a beach ball bouncing across the hot sand to Jack Lovelock bringing home Olympic gold, and defining moments such as the Erebus, Wahine, and Tangiwai disasters. From pride in the All Blacks to the achievements of Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, and the nostalgia of calf day, plus much more.
Inside Golden Days. Photograph by Jan Nauta. Te Papa
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Friends enjoy benefits and discounts including invitations to previews and private viewings.
Find out how you can support Te Papa through a donation or bequest by becoming a patron.