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
Try some creative challenges at home with your whānau. Each challenge is connected to Te Papa’s collections or expertise.
Early childhood, Primary
Draw, paint, print, sculpt, embroider or stitch flowers to let people know how much you appreciate them whether it is for birthdays or weddings or just because you care.
Whānau challenge
Early childhood, Secondary
Inspired by the colourful artworks in the collection can you create your own rainbow using items you can find in your house?
Whānau challenge
Early childhood, Primary
Birds are an iconic part of Aotearoa. What's your favourite bird from New Zealand? It can be extinct or living.
Whānau challenge
People have been wearing badges for centuries. They’re a very old form of identity making: showing who you are. They’re kind of like wearing a mini billboard!
Whānau challenge
Early childhood, Primary
Our beloved colossal squid has been a whānau favourite for a long time – but how did it get here? Tell us a ‘tall tale’ or a factual story about how it came to Te Papa.
Whānau challenge
Early childhood, Primary
Choose an artwork from the collections and try and replicate it in 3D – you can use everyday objects and materials at home, or make it on the computer.
Whānau challenge
Early childhood, Primary
You may know self-portraits by another name: selfies. They allow us to think about questions such as: Who am I? They’re also fun to make!
Whānau challenge
