EventsNgā kaupapa motuhake

Tamariki Time: He kōhanga kororā

A drop-in session for tamariki (children) aged 5 and under. Come along to learn more about our kororā (little penguins), and build your own kōhanga kororā (penguin nest).  

Matariki Māori business showcase

Celebrate Matariki at Te Papa with a vibrant Māori artist and business showcase. Connect with talented makers, share stories, and explore unique Māori creations. 

Friends event: Widening the Aperture: What looking up to photograph the night sky can teach us about life and leadership

Chris McKeown is an avid astrophotographer who spends long nights chasing the stillness of the night sky. In his talk, Chris will share how learning to look up – within ourselves, and through the camera – can shift how we feel, how we think, and how we lead, supported by neuroscience, lived experience, and dozens of conversations with CEOs.

Tue 3 Jun, 5.30pm–6.30pm

Matariki 2025 at Te Papa

Mānawatia a Matariki! Come celebrate Matariki at Te Papa with a series of whakangahau (concerts), kōrero (conversations), and whānau-friendly activities that allow you to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and plan for the future.

Panel talks: Kōrero Matariki

Join us for weekly live kōrero (talk) with guest speakers, as they share te ao Māori (the Māori world) understandings of health and wellbeing, featuring taonga (treasures) from our collections.

Panel talk: Kōrero Matariki – Te hauora o te wai

Join us for weekly live kōrero (talk) with guest speakers, as they share te ao Māori (the Māori world) understandings of health and wellbeing, featuring taonga (treasures) from our collections.

Matariki specials at Te Papa Cafe

Experience Matariki with our star-inspired café specials, featuring seasonal dishes that reflect kai Māori  and celebrate ingredients sourced from the land, sea, and sky. 

Panel talk: Kōrero Matariki – Te hauora o te kai

Join us for weekly live kōrero (talk) with guest speakers, as they share te ao Māori (the Māori world) understandings of health and wellbeing, featuring taonga (treasures) from our collections.

plenty serious TALK TALK

Kia Mau Festival presents plenty serious TALK TALK, a theatre show that takes its first international step across the Tasman, bringing its premiere show to Aotearoa New Zealand.

After Dark: Matariki

Celebrate the rising of Matariki and Puanga, with an evening of music, storytelling, mātauranga (Māori knowledge systems), workshops and kai (food). 

Panel talk: Kōrero Matariki – Te hauora o te hinengaro

Join us for weekly live kōrero (talk) with guest speakers, as they share te ao Māori (the Māori world) understandings of health and wellbeing, featuring taonga (treasures) from our collections.

Tamariki Time: Matariki

Learn about karetao (Māori puppets), and create a mini kākahu (cloak/clothing).

A Peek under the Ice: The first exploration under the Antarctic ice shelf

Ever been in the right place at the right time? Te Papa Fish Curator Thom Linley joined an international team aboard the research vessel Falkor to explore previously uncharted antarctic areas exposed by retreating sea ice. Come along to this talk to hear what they discovered in this incredibly fortuitous world first.

Thu 19 Jun, 5.30pm–6.30pm

Whānau Day: Matariki

A day for you and your whānau (family) to come and celebrate Matariki. 

Matariki Pātaka Kai

Join us for Matariki Pātaka Kai – a vibrant dinner with seasonal kai (food) and shared moments under the winter sky. Gather in the spirit of this year’s theme – Matariki mā Puanga, which is all about inclusion and diversity, and celebrating together.