Te Papa is open today.

Important information to know before visiting us:

• masks are mandatory while inside the building unless you are dining at one of our cafes.
• hand sanitisers are located through the museum.

Due to the unpredictable nature of Covid-19, we are unable to guarantee being open on the day of your planned visit due to potential staff shortages. This also means that we might have to make a last-minute decision on whether we are open or not. We apologise if this causes any inconvenience. Please check this page on the day of your visit to confirm that we are open.

If you have any questions regarding Te Papa and the Covid-19 protection framework, please use our enquiries form.

Government information on protecting yourself and others from Covid-19

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Viruses, 2020, New Zealand, by Jo Dixey. Gift of Jo Dixey, 2020. Te Papa (GH018320)