Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Open every day 10am-6pm
(except Christmas Day)
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Celebrate New Zealand Sign Language Week with whānau-friendly activities on Rongomaraeroa, Te Papa's marae.
Where | Ki hea
Rongomaraeroa, Te Papa’s marae, Level 4
Cost | Te utu
Free, with museum entry
Accessibility
NZSL Interpretation
Wheelchair Accessible
2026 marks 20 years since NZSL became an official language of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Join us for story time in NZSL, colouring, and family activities.
This event will have NZSL interpreters and is hosted in collaboration with Deaf Aotearoa.
Matariki Whānau Day 2025 Te Papa, photo by Jo Moore. Te Papa (268353)
Celebrate New Zealand Sign Language week with a special screening of the film Sign of the Times – The Story of New Zealand’s Visual Language.
Sat 9 May 2026, 12.30 to 1.30pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
A free interactive drop-in session for tamariki aged 5 and under. This month learn about sharing stories in New Zealand Sign language.
Fri 8 May 2026, 10am to 12pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Discover some of Te Papa’s top attractions in New Zealand Sign Language. Captions available in te reo Māori and English.
