
Toi Art for educators
Book a curriculum-linked school programme or self-guided visit to explore Toi Art. Be inspired and challenged by our learning specialists and learning resources. Discover a learning experience you'll love.
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Open every day 10am-6pm
(except Christmas Day)
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Visit Te Papa and explore abstract art through exhibitions where we focus on colour, material and symbols.
Art
Education visit
Up to 60 minutes
Ages 3–5
Available now
Belonging, Contribution, Communication, Exploration
Programme is free for terms 2 and 3, 2025
Guided by our educators, your early childhood group will:
Look at selected artworks on display in Toi Art and Tangata o le Moana, Rongomaraeroa and more
experience understanding ‘abstract’ art through body movement, colours, materials and shapes
make personal connections to the artworks, then share these as a group
explore art through connected hands-on activities and tools.
Exploring colour, 2018. Photo by Kate Whitley. Te Papa
Book a curriculum-linked school programme or self-guided visit to explore Toi Art. Be inspired and challenged by our learning specialists and learning resources. Discover a learning experience you'll love.
Books about the national art collection, photography, biography, exhibition catalogues and more.