Quiz: Can you identify the manu | bird from its feathers?
In Aotearoa New Zealand we’re lucky to have such unique native manu (birds). Using close-up photos of specimens in our collections, can you pick them?
Te Papa at home – quizzes, jigsaws, videos, and more
Jigsaw puzzles, activity books, hundreds of hours of videos covering Aotearoa New Zealand’s vast history, quizzes, whānau challenges, and inspiration points to keep you active at home.
Quiz: How well do you know Aotearoa New Zealand?
Do you recognise New Zealand in the 1800s and 1900s? Guess where these images by historic photographers Muir & Moodie and the Burton Brothers were taken.
Te reo Māori quiz
Brush up on your basic te reo Māori through a quick quiz!
Quiz: New Zealand’s ugliest fish
There are some bizarre looking fish that live in the depths of New Zealand's waters. Take the quiz and expand your ugly fish knowledge.
Quiz: How well do you know your New Zealand birds?
Do you know the difference between a hihi and a huia? Or how many species of kiwi there are in NZ? Put your native bird knowledge to the test.
Quiz: Togs through time
Guess the decade of these bathing suits throughout history.
Quiz: How much do you know about Matariki and the Maramataka?
You’ve read our Matariki resources – now it’s time to test your knowledge!
Quiz: The Moon landing
50 years ago the world celebrated landing on the moon. How’s your space knowledge? Put it to the test.
Quiz: The 1918 influenza pandemic
The 1918 influenza lasted three years and infected roughly a quarter of the world’s population. But how much do you know about it?
The stay at home quiz
Board games, television, sewing, weaving, cooking – many of us are trying to keep ourselves entertained while staying at home. Perhaps this quiz, using items from the collections, will help inspire your next project or activity.
Online jigsaw puzzles using our collections
Take a moment or two to relax with online jigsaw puzzles using taonga from our collections. Come back frequently to find new ones!
Explore the Digital Museum
Explore New Zealand’s rich history through pictures, quizzes, videos, and articles. Learn about the natural environment, Pacific and Māori cultures, and everything in between – from vintage fashion to rugby.
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.
Free downloadable activity books
Our activity books are designed for use at home or in the classroom. We’d love to hear your feedback or ideas for other subjects.
Whānau challenges
Try some creative challenges at home with your whānau. Each challenge is connected to Te Papa’s collections or expertise.
Surreal activities
Drawing, writing, randomness, surrealism: unlock your mind with these lo-fi activities – fun for children and adults alike!
The Current
Idea: Soil connects us to culture, food, nature, people, and place, so we shouldn’t treat soil like rubbish.
How do you feel about this idea?
Watch: 19 years of Te Papa videos
We’ve been creating videos and posting them on YouTube since 2007, so there’s no shortage of things to watch – from a live squid dissection to kapa haka to curators talking about art, there’s something for everyone. Even brush up on your te reo Māori!
Dive into the collections
Explore 800,000 artworks, taonga, photographs, collection objects, and botanical and zoological specimens from Te Papa’s collections. Learn about different cultures – or your own! – or find inspiration for your own artworks.
