Te Papa logo

Museum of New Zealand

Te Papa Tongarewa

Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand

International visitor tickets

Children’s books

Books for inspiring wonder and curiosity in our tamariki.

Rākau: The Ancient Forests of Aotearoa

Ideal for both the library and home, this engrossing book helps young readers discover what makes our rākau so special and worthy of our care.

The Incredible Insects of Aotearoa

A fun, fascinating and revealing book about the strange and wonderful critters of Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Te Papa Activity Book

Fun activities about Te Papa Tongarewa and the taonga (treasures) we hold.

The Beach Activity Book: 99 Ideas for Activities by the Water around Aotearoa New Zealand

An engaging activity book for young New Zealanders and their families.

Mangō: Sharks and Rays of Aotearoa

The fascinating lives of Aotearoa New Zealand’s sharks and rays.

Lost in the Museum

An exciting, beautifully illustrated book set in the world of museum treasures.

Why is That Spider Dancing? The Amazing Arachnids of Aotearoa

A fun, fascinating and revealing book about Aotearoa’s amazing eight-legged marvels

Going to Te Papa | Asiasiga ‘i le Falemata‘aga i Te Papa

An appealing board book that develops Samoan language and cultural knowledge.

My Little Book of Bugs

An appealing board book that helps young readers learn about bugs

Whiti: Colossal Squid of the Deep

Discover the fascinating story of the colossal squid at Te Papa

The Nature Activity Book: 99 Ideas for Activities in the Natural World of Aotearoa New Zealand

From experiments and observation to conservation and mindfulness, this activity-packed book stimulates curious minds. It encourages children to relate to the natural world and develop budding research skills.

He Paki Taonga i a Māui: He Putanga Kōrero Mai i Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa

Join Māui as he shares stories for tamariki based on taonga from the Te Papa collection

The New Zealand Art Activity Book (New Edition)

100+ art activities based on the collection of Te Papa, New Zealand’s national museum and gallery

Three Cool Board Books

Beautiful, collectible, and very cool New Zealand art books for very young readers

Why is That Lake So Blue?

A fascinating, fun and engaging book on New Zealand’s amazing natural world