Te Papa named number one attraction in Aotearoa New Zealand by TripAdvisor – again!

We’re proud to share that Te Papa has been recognised in the 2025 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, earning us a place among the very best attractions in the world.

Thanks to thousands of glowing visitor reviews, Te Papa has received these top honours:

Te Papa at dusk. Photo by Te Papa Imaging. Te Papa (108024)

Global recognition

This global recognition reflects the outstanding experience visitors have at Te Papa, with a 4.7-star rating from more than 14,000 reviews, including over 11,000 five-star ratings.

“This TripAdvisor win cements our place as a must-see destination for visitors from around the world.”

Second year running

We were also ranked #1 in New Zealand in 2024 – and we’re thrilled to have held that title into 2025, our first full year of charging international visitors.

“To maintain our number one status in our first year of charging international visitors is just fantastic.”

What qualifies us for the award

The TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards are based on the quality and quantity of reviews and ratings from millions of TripAdvisor users worldwide over a 12-month period.

Te Papa’s 4.7-star rating places it among the world’s most highly-regarded cultural attractions, with visitors frequently highlighting the museum’s Māori taonga , its Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War exhibition, and the Te Taiao Nature immersive natural history area.

“A world-class museum that masterfully weaves together natural wonders and rich cultural heritage.”