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Tickets: International visitor museum entryTīkiti: Te kuhunga whare taonga mā ngā manuhiri o te ao
Visit Te Papa – Aotearoa New Zealand’s national museum.
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Ko Te Papa Tongarewa e karanga atu anei – whakatau mai rā e te manuhiri tūārangi. Toro mai ki te whare taonga ā-motu o Aotearoa.
International visitors
International visitors aged 16 years and older require a museum entry ticket of NZ$35. Tickets are valid for 48 hours.
Museum entry tickets can be purchased at the ticket desk on Level 2 in the museum, or online. International visitors under 16 years of age are free.
Avoid the queue! Buy your museum entry tickets online now
Please note: Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War is temporarily closed from 21 July to 12 September for essential maintenance and upgrades. It will open to the public again on Saturday 13 September.
Buying online allows you to skip the queue, or book ahead of visiting.
Get a guided tour (includes museum entry ticket)
Discover Aotearoa New Zealand through Te Papa’s world-leading exhibitions and treasures. Ideal for visitors with limited time or wanting an introduction to Aotearoa New Zealand’s rich history and cultures. Tour ticket includes entry to the museum.
New Zealanders or people living in Aotearoa New Zealand
Entry to the museum remains free for all New Zealanders and people living in Aotearoa New Zealand; you can just enter your museum as usual. Charges will still apply to some paid exhibitions and experiences.
This includes visitors from Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau, and New Zealanders living overseas. It also includes those living in Aotearoa New Zealand here on a Visa issued by Immigration New Zealand that allows you to study, work, or live in New Zealand.
If you would like to donate to a campaign or make a one-off contribution of any amount, visit our Make a donation page. Every dollar donated helps fund Te Papa’s core work of telling the stories of Aotearoa New Zealand, and caring for and providing access to the taonga and collections.
FAQs
Who will be charged?
I live in New Zealand on a visa, do I need to pay?
Will my family visiting from overseas need to pay?
I am visiting from Tokelau/the Cook Islands/Niue, do I need to pay?
What about New Zealanders who live overseas?
How will you decide who is an international visitor?
How will international visitors pay?
Do I need to show someone my ticket?
How will you decide who is a New Zealander?
What do I need to bring to prove I live in New Zealand?
Are paid exhibitions included in museum entry?
Can I get a refund?
What is included in the entry ticket price?
Does the Introducing Te Papa Tour include entry to the museum for international visitors?
How long is my ticket valid for? Can I leave the museum and come back in?
Where does the money go? What does it contribute to?
I'm an international visitor that requires a companion to support me on my museum visit, do they also have to pay?
Do you accept ICOM cards?
Further information
If you have media questions, please use the media enquiries form.
Read the museum entry ticket terms and conditions.
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Events
Our exciting programme of events runs all year. Watch song and dance performances, join in with kids activities and cultural days, hear from our experts, and much more.