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
Go beyond our exhibitions to discover more of the collections and archives.
Go beyond our exhibitions to discover more of the collections and archives.
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Access the collections
View the Te Papa Archives
Access to some objects, or object information, may be restricted if they’re:
Cost: Free
When: Monday–Friday, by appointment only
Where: Level 3, 169 Tory Street, Wellington
Our Archivist identifies and cares for Te Papa’s public records – from historical documents such as Sir James Hector’s letters and the National Art Gallery archives, to research material and collected archives relating to all subject areas covering our wider collections.
You can search our archives on Collections Online.
Alternatively, contact us, and our Archivist will search the archives for you.