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
It’s play time! Families get hands-on with educational exhibits, games, and books.
Ages: Up to 12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Times: 10am–6pm, every day of the year (except Christmas Day)
Cost: Free
This family space showcases the diversity of expression and creativity among the people of Pacific Island nations.
PlaNet Pasifika 2015. Photograph by Michael Hall. Te Papa
Celebrate te ao Māori at Te Huka ā Tai Discovery Centre. Prepare a hāngi, and play with games and puzzles. Take time out with a pukapuka in the comfy reading nook, or explore the taonga on display.
See what is on display in Te Huka ā Tai currently.
Te Huka a Tai 11, 2015. Photograph by Kate Whitley. Te Papa (48173)
Visit three karetao-puoro (instruments that are figures too) created by artist James Webster to give karetao a voice by incorporating taonga puoro into their design. Watch the whānau of karetao in action in Tokotū (Rise Up), the story of Ranginui and Papatūānuku.
On now
Wed 5 Jun – mid 2026
Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga
Fun activities about Te Papa Tongarewa and the taonga (treasures) we hold.
StoryPlace is a space specially and exclusively for preschoolers and their caregivers. Here, toddlers can explore museum-related themes through play, games, storytelling, and song. Led by a friendly Te Papa Host.
