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Mānawatia a Matariki | Celebrate our New Year

Celebrate our national holiday! Visit Te Papa’s walk-through experience and discover why Matariki is unique.

  • When | Āhea 2 Jun – 30 Jul 2023
  • Where | Ki hea Te Papa
  • Cost | Te utu Free entry
  • Ages | Te reanga All ages
  • Accessibility | E wātea ana ki
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Variable lighting

    Find out more about accessibility at Te Papa

Journey through three interactive gateways to remember, celebrate, and hope.

  • Remember loved ones you’ve lost since the last rising of Matariki.
  • Discover new ways to celebrate with friends and whānau

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  • Look to the future and make a pledge for whānau, community, or the environment.

Use touch screens to explore the mātauranga

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Mānawatia a Matariki!

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