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Art Studio: Colour Papa Toi: Kōpere

Explore a magical world of colour – create, play, draw, discuss.

Art Studio is Te Papa’s hands-on, family-friendly space for visitors of all ages to get creative with art.

Located at the heart of the Toi Art galleries on Level 5, Art Studio: Colour invites you to explore a magical multi-coloured world. Create, play, draw, and discuss, with activities designed to inspire the artist in everyone.


  • General view of Art Studio layout

    Art Studio, 2018. Photograph by Maarten Holl. Te Papa


  • Close-up of a child's hands while they draw on a sheet of paper

    Art Studio, 2018. Photograph by Jo Moore. Te Papa


  • Children explore activities on offer at a table

    Art Studio, 2018. Photograph by Jo Moore. Te Papa


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    Art Studio, 2018. Photograph by Jo Moore. Te Papa


  • Child plays with the giant kaleidoscope

    Art Studio, 2018. Photograph by Jo Moore. Te Papa


  • General view of Art Studio layout

    Art Studio, 2018. Photograph by Maarten Holl. Te Papa


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    A girl at the portrait wall with the Toi Art family trail, 2018. Photograph by Jo Moore. Te Papa