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.
It’s play time! Families get hands-on with educational exhibits, games, and books.
Ages: Up to 12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Times: 10am–6pm, every day of the year (except Christmas Day)
Cost: Free
This family space showcases the diversity of expression and creativity among the people of Pacific Island nations.
PlaNet Pasifika 2015. Photograph by Michael Hall. Te Papa
Te Huka ā Tai is currently closed while new exhibitions are installed nearby.
Celebrate te ao Māori
te ao Māorithe Māori worldMāori | Nounte ao Māori the Māori world at Te Huka ā Tai Discovery Centre. Prepare a hāngi
hāngifood cooked in an earth ovenMāori | noun, dress up in piupiu
piupiuwaist-to-knees garment made of flaxMāori | Noun
piupiuwaist-to-knees garment made of flaxMāori | noun and other costumes, and play with games and puzzles. Take time out with a pukapuka
pukapukabookMāori | Noun
pukapukabookMāori | noun in the comfy reading nook, or explore the taonga
taongatreasuresMāori | Noun
taongatreasuresMāori | noun
taongatreasuresMāori | noun on display.