Treehouse | Te Papa

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Walls covered in wooden boxes with objects inside, and lots of sofas

TreehouseTe Whare Rākau

See all Te Taiao | Nature spaces

When | Āhea

Permanent lounge space

Where | Ki hea

Te Taiao | Nature, Level 2

Cost | Te utu

Free entry

Ages | TE REANGA

A relaxing, calmer, space for all ages

Accessibility | E wātea ana ki

Wheelchair accessible
Subtitles on all videos
Natural light, view over Bush City
No soundscape, but some sound spill from nearby volcano animation
Books to browse
Access to toilets and Bush City outdoors (until 5pm)
Lots of seating
Nook with cushions to crawl into

Leaf through a book, enjoy the view from the window seat, or snuggle into the low-sensory nook and take some time out.

Browse nature-inspired art and taonga, and discover the latest research by Te Papa scientists.

**Te Whare Rākau | Treehouse**
2019. Te Papa

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How to pronounce the exhibitions in Te Taiao | Nature

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Haka: Te Taiao

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