
The Te Papa Activity Book
Fun activities about Te Papa Tongarewa and the taonga (treasures) we hold.
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
Do a whānau challenge, a jigsaw puzzle, print an activity book, watch videos, and play quizzes.
Fun activities about Te Papa Tongarewa and the taonga (treasures) we hold.
Have you found the Haast's eagle? What about our wharenui? Find out more about parts of Te Papa that feature in The Te Papa Activity Book or explore the taonga (treasures) in our collections – which ones have you seen?
Our activity books are designed for use at home or in the classroom. We’d love to hear your feedback or ideas for other subjects.
Drawing, writing, randomness, surrealism: unlock your mind with these lo-fi activities – fun for children and adults alike!
Try some creative challenges at home with your whānau. Each challenge is connected to Te Papa’s collections or expertise.
'He Paki Taonga i a Māui' is a series of 18 short films for tamariki aged 7-11, and tells stories about taonga in Te Papa's collection.
Take a moment or two to relax with online jigsaw puzzles using taonga from our collections. Come back frequently to find new ones!
Do you recognise New Zealand in the 1800s and 1900s? Guess where these images by historic photographers Muir & Moodie and the Burton Brothers were taken.
There are some bizarre looking fish that live in the depths of New Zealand's waters. Take the quiz and expand your ugly fish knowledge.
Do you know the difference between a hihi and a huia? Or how many species of kiwi there are in NZ? Put your native bird knowledge to the test.