In partnership with Toka Tū Ake EQC, join Te Papa kaimahi kaimahistaffMāori and get a behind-the-scenes look at the different ways we protect people and taonga in the museum.

Join head of Property, Facilities and Security Pete Cunninghame and take a tour to learn about the unique ways our building keeps us all safe.

Join Kaitiaki Taonga Collection Manager Grace Hutton, and Senior Curator Pacific Histories and Cultures Sean Mallon on a tour through our Pacific collection store. Learn about all the interesting ways the team keep taonga safe from a variety of harm.

Finally, hear from Toka Tū Ake EQC about earthquake preparedness and how you can keep your own taonga safe at home.

Gather at the information desk on Level 2 just before 10am.

These tours are made possible with the kind support of Toka Tū Ake EQC.

Booking is required. Spaces are limited. 

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Priscilla Loong in the Pacific Collection Store, 2019. Photo by Amanda Rogers. Te Papa (133900)