Please note: we will be closing early on Friday 24 (4:30pm) and Saturday 25 June (5pm).
Come celebrate Matariki with us! View our Mānawatia a Matariki programme
Please note: we will be closing early on Friday 24 (4:30pm) and Saturday 25 June (5pm).
Come celebrate Matariki with us! View our Mānawatia a Matariki programme
Rub our pounamu boulder on a self-guided visit to Te Papa. Learn about its origins and meaning.
Duration: Five minutes
Where: Te Marae, Level 4 (off Mana Whenua, or go up the ramp from Level 2)
Touch the large pounamupounamu greenstone boulder at Te Marae to:
A visit to Te Marae’s pounamu supports the following topics:
Book a guided education visit to get more support and expertise during your time at Te Papa.