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
This three-part series takes you behind the scenes of Videogame development.
When | Āhea
Sun 7 Mar 2027, 1.00–3.00pm
Sun 14 Mar 2027, 1.00–3.00pm
Sun 21 Mar 2027, 1.00–3.00pm
Where | Ki hea
Soundings Theatre, Level 2
Cost | Te utu
Adult (16yrs +) 1 Day: $40
Concession (Friends of Te Papa, SuperGold, Community Services, Student) 1 Day: $30
Child (5–15yrs) 1 Day: $20
Book all three sessions and get 25% off your order. Enter the promo code TriplePass when booking to receive your discount.
Age
For ages 5+
Join game developers and industry experts for a series of live demonstrations that explore the creative journey behind Videogames – from concept art and storytelling to design, testing, and gameplay.
Go behind the scenes to discover how imagination, technology, and collaboration come together to create the virtual worlds we love. No gaming experience or computer required.
Choose one session or attend all three – each explores a different stage of the game development journey, giving you the flexibility to dive into a topic that interests you or follow the whole process from first idea to finished product.
Sun 7 Mar
Sun 14 Mar
Sun 21 Mar
Bring your whole whānau to a day of play, shared gaming, and hands-on making inspired by Game Worlds: Whakaaturanga Pureiapo | Playable Exhibition, an ACMI Touring Exhibition.
Sun 28 Feb 2027, 10.00am to 2.00pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Wed 30 Sep 2026
Opening at Te Papa this summer, Game Worlds: Whakaaturanga Pureiapo | Playable Exhibition brings together over 30 of the world's most influential videogames from the 1970s to today.
Press release He pānui pāpāho
Opening in December, Game Worlds is a major exhibition celebrating over 50 years of play. Experience more than 30 iconic Videogames and 44 playable moments, from groundbreaking 1970s titles to today.
Opening in December
12 Dec 2026 – 26 Apr 2027
Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga
