Changes to vehicle access 25 Jul – Nov 2022

Our vehicle entrance will be reduced to one lane from 25 July until the end of November 2022, due to the construction of a new set of traffic lights outside Te Papa.

Info about vehicle access to Te Papa 25 Jul – Nov 2022

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Guided tours He haerenga ārahi

Get even more out of your visit to Te Papa by letting our guides bring the stories of Aotearoa New Zealand’s people and landscapes to life.

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    Introducing Te Papa Tour

    Introducing Te Papa Tour

    Discover New Zealand’s rich history and cultures through Te Papa’s world-leading exhibitions and treasures. Ideal for visitors with limited time or wanting an introduction to New Zealand’s rich history and cultures.

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    Art Narratives Tour: A Focus on Robin White

    Art Narratives Tour: A Focus on Robin White

    Delve into the stories behind the portraits and landscapes of Robin White’s 50-year career on this guided tour of Toi Art at Te Papa.

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    Robin White: Art Narratives Tour & Antipasto Package

    Robin White: Art Narratives Tour & Antipasto Package

    Delve into the stories behind the portraits and landscapes of Robin White’s 50-year career on this guided tour of Toi Art at Te Papa. Complete your afternoon with a decadent antipasto platter and beverage of your choice.

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    Gallipoli Early Bird Entry 9:30am

    Gallipoli Early Bird Entry 9:30am

    Explore Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War with the peace and stillness this subject matter deserves by entering the exhibit half an hour before the public.

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    Daily Mana Māori Tour

    Daily Mana Māori Tour

    He toi whakairo, he mana tangata. Where there is excellence, there is human dignity. Experience the living and breathing culture of the Māori people through the taonga (treasures) in our museum.

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    Te Papa Highlights: Private Tour

    Te Papa Highlights: Private Tour

    Learn about how New Zealand came to be and what the future holds for this island nation on a privately guided tour of the national museum.

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    Private Art Narratives Tour: A Focus on Robin White

    Private Art Narratives Tour: A Focus on Robin White

    Celebrate Robin White and New Zealand’s world of art on this private guided tour of Toi Art at Te Papa.

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    Māori Experience Kīnaki Tour

    Māori Experience Kīnaki Tour

    Learn about the unique tools, foods, and medicines provided by the natural world of Aotearoa New Zealand on this private tour of Te Papa. Conclude with shared kai (traditionally-inspired food tasting) with your host.

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    Mana Māori: Private Tour

    Mana Māori: Private Tour

    Embark on a one-hour private tour through Te Papa and experience the living and breathing taonga of te iwi taketake (first peoples of the land).

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    Te Papa @ Twilight Tour

    Te Papa @ Twilight Tour

    Arrived late in the day? Want to avoid the crowds? Discover Te Papa's highlights as the sun begins to set.

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    Accessibility Tour

    Accessibility Tour

    We offer engaging tours that are uniquely designed by our trained guides for visitors who have accessibility requirements. This option is best suited for people with visual and hearing access needs.

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    Te Papa Highlights in Mandarin Tour 蒂帕帕亮点之旅 汉语

    Te Papa Highlights in Mandarin Tour 蒂帕帕亮点之旅 汉语

    通过生动翔实的中文讲解，让您进一步了解新西兰的历史文化，聆听馆藏珍宝背后的故事。 The perfect way to get an overview of Te Papa’s highlights, Māori treasures, and New Zealand history.

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