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Virtual Explorer: live-feed programmes Ngā hāereere Mariko

Get Te Papa in your classroom in real-time, no matter where you are via simple-to use-technology. Book a personalised virtual visit with one of our educators. It’s the next best thing to being here.

  • Education type Education visit
  • Duration 60 minutes
  • Suitable for Years 3–13
  • Next available 9–10am, Mon–Fri in term time
  • Cost $50 per session
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The education programme

Your learners will:

  • connect with one of our friendly and knowledgeable educators, using Zoom, to explore a real Te Papa exhibition without leaving the classroom
  • talk directly with the educator as they walk through the space with a stedicam
  • ask questions, request close-ups, and influence the tour’s focus
  • discover incredible taonga

      taongatreasuresMāori | Noun     and their stories as though you were here with them.

A man holds films a museum display on his phone, he's wearing headphones

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Virtual Excursions, 2020. Te Papa

Exhibition options

Sessions begin at 9am Monday–Friday, before the museum opens to the public. Booking is essential.

We recommend a group size of 30 students for all virtual excursions.

Choose one of the following areas to explore:

  • Kaupapa Māori – Māori culture topics
  • Te Taiao | Nature – Natural environment
  • Tangata o le Moana: The story of Pacific people in New Zealand – Pacific cultures topics
  • Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War – WW1
  • Explore Te Papa – Bespoke exploration of whatever you would like to see in the museum
  • Toi Art – Current exhibitions
  • Arrivals – Discover the intrepid travellers who journeyed to Aotearoa and made this country their home

You will need:

  • a computer with a webcam and microphone