Museum of New Zealand

Te Papa Tongarewa

Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand

International visitor tickets

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Explore Te Papa in New Zealand Sign Language

Learn about exhibitions and how to find your way around the museum. Discover Te Papa’s mobile guides on your own device.

The Te Papa NZSL mobile guide was co-created with the Deaf community and features Deaf NZSL presenters.

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What to expect at Te Papa – in NZSL

Here’s what you need to know before you visit us – from opening hours to car parking.

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NZSL mobile guide

Discover some of Te Papa’s top attractions in New Zealand Sign Language. Captions available in te reo Māori and English.

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Watch: How to sign art words

New Zealand Sign Language Presenter Theresa Cooper signs some helpful words to know when you’re talking about art.

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