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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!)