Kids and familiesMā te whānau

Do a whānau challenge, a jigsaw puzzle, print an activity book, watch videos, and play quizzes.

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The Te Papa Activity Book

Fun activities about Te Papa Tongarewa and the taonga (treasures) we hold.

Haast's Eagle, Te Taiao | Nature, 2019. Photo by Jane Harris. Te Papa

Taonga and spaces included in The Te Papa Activity Book

Have you found the Haast's eagle? What about our wharenui? Find out more about parts of Te Papa that feature in The Te Papa Activity Book or explore the taonga (treasures) in our collections – which ones have you seen?

Free downloadable activity books

Our activity books are designed for use at home or in the classroom. We’d love to hear your feedback or ideas for other subjects.

Surreal activities

Drawing, writing, randomness, surrealism: unlock your mind with these lo-fi activities – fun for children and adults alike!

Three kids make a rainbow from toys and other household items

Whānau challenges

Try some creative challenges at home with your whānau. Each challenge is connected to Te Papa’s collections or expertise.

Ko Rata me ngā Tamariki a Tāne | Rata and the Children of Tane

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.

Illustration of two vibrantly-orange and green kākā sitting on branches

Online jigsaw puzzles using our collections

Take a moment or two to relax with online jigsaw puzzles using taonga from our collections. Come back frequently to find new ones!

Quiz: How well do you know Aotearoa New Zealand?

Do you recognise New Zealand in the 1800s and 1900s? Guess where these images by historic photographers Muir & Moodie and the Burton Brothers were taken.

Quiz: New Zealand’s ugliest fish

There are some bizarre looking fish that live in the depths of New Zealand's waters. Take the quiz and expand your ugly fish knowledge.

Quiz: How well do you know your New Zealand birds?

Do you know the difference between a hihi and a huia? Or how many species of kiwi there are in NZ? Put your native bird knowledge to the test.