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Watch: 11 years of Te Papa videos

We’ve been creating videos and posting them on YouTube since 2009, 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!

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  • A man with Sāmoan tattoos stands with his arms crossed
    Watch: Sāmoan New Zealanders talk about their tatau (Sāmoan tattoo)

    Watch: Sāmoan New Zealanders talk about their tatau (Sāmoan tattoo)

    Five Sāmoan New Zealanders share what their tatau means to them.

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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.

  • A man works on one of the giant model's faces.
    Behind the scenes of Gallipoli

    Behind the scenes of Gallipoli

    Watch as Weta Workshop and Te Papa combine the worlds of movies, model-making, and museums to create an exhibition like no other.

  • Caring for hei tiki
    Watch: How to care for your taonga

    Watch: How to care for your taonga

    It’s easy to look after your taonga properly. With a little guidance and the right materials, your taonga should last forever.

  • Man makes a full-size Haast’s eagle model
    Behind the scenes of Te Taiao | Nature

    Behind the scenes of Te Taiao | Nature

    See how we made Te Taiao | Nature through a series of behind the scenes videos and articles.

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    Watch: How to sign art words

    Watch: How to sign art words

    New Zealand Sign Language Presenter Theresa Cooper signs some helpful words to know when you’re talking about art.

  • A lady in a yellow shirt holds up some of her weaving
    Weaving in Tokelau: Novena’s story

    Weaving in Tokelau: Novena’s story

    Watch Novena Petelo explain how she learnt traditional Tokelauan weaving techniques from her mother, and hear about some of the tools she uses in her practice.

  • Joan Costello
    Watch: Four te reo Māori pronunciation tips

    Watch: Four te reo Māori pronunciation tips

    Kaiako (teacher) Joan Costello takes us through four helpful tips to keep in mind when pronouncing te reo Māori. Kia ora! (Good luck!)