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Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War Karipori: Te pakanga nui

Te Papa has joined forces with Weta Workshop to create an exhibition like no other.

This ground-breaking exhibition tells the story of the Gallipoli campaign in World War I through the eyes and words of eight ordinary New Zealanders who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances.

Book early bird entry
  • When | Āhea 18 Apr 2015 – 25 Apr 2025
  • Where | Ki hea Level 2
  • Cost | Te utu Free entry
  • Ages | Te reanga Parental guidance recommended
  • Allow | Me whakarite 60+ minutes
  • Accessibility | E wātea ana ki
    • Wheelchair accessible (exhibition space includes two ramps).
    • Contains graphic content and realistic sound.
    • Variable lighting and some small spaces.
    • Photography permitted. No flash.
    • Please keep phones on silent.

    This exhibition explores the experiences of real New Zealanders on Gallipoli through their own words and images. Certain content may disturb some visitors. Adults, please supervise your children.

    Find out more about accessibility at Te Papa

Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War combines the world of museums with the world-class creative artistry of Weta Workshop to immerse you in the eight-month Gallipoli campaign.

The ground-breaking exhibition tells the story through the eyes and words of eight ordinary New Zealanders who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances. Each is captured frozen in a moment of time on a monumental scale – 2.4 times human size.

The giant sculptures took a staggering 24,000 hours to create, and countless hours were spent researching their rich histories.

Cutting-edge technology was also used to create 3-D maps and projections, miniatures, models, dioramas, and a range of interactive experiences that bring New Zealand’s Gallipoli story to life.

In total, 2,779 Kiwis lost their lives on Gallipoli, and many others were scarred forever. Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War takes you to the core of this defining event.

Guide to Gallipoli in New Zealand Sign Language

For educators Mā te pouako

Download our free Gallipoli teaching resources or book a Gallipoli or WWI themed school visit.
Gallipoli school resources
Child writing a note about war in the Gallipoli exhibition

Exhibition highlights Taonga whakaatu

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