StoryPlace

Explore museum-related themes through play, games, storytelling, and song. Led by a friendly Te Papa Host, StoryPlace offers some of the best toddler-friendly activities in Wellington.

Discovery Centres

It’s play time! Families get hands-on with educational exhibits, games, and books.

Bush City: Outdoor exhibition and Scavenger Hunt

Go wild at Te Papa’s only living exhibition, Bush City. Can you find something spiky? Or slimy? What about something as big as your hand? Draw your discoveries.

Te Papa kids’ trail

Go exploring and have fun finding some of Te Papa’s most treasure taonga.

Birthday parties at Te Papa

Preschooler parties at StoryPlace are fun for kids and hassle-free for you. Catering available.

• Book a kids’ birthday party