Exhibitions Ngā whakaaturanga

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  Détour by Michael Parekowhai

  Whimsical but with a critical edge, ‘Détour’ is Michael Parekowhai’s response to the repositioning of contemporary art at Te Papa with the opening of the new gallery.

  
  On now
  17 Mar – 4 Nov 2018

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  Pacific Sisters: Fashion Activists

  A celebration of mana wāhine, indigenous identities, and the role this collective has played over the past 26 years in giving voice and visibility to Māori and Pacific peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand.

  
  Closed
  17 Mar – 15 Jul 2018

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  Lisa Walker: I want to go to my bedroom but I can’t be bothered

  The 30-year evolution of world-renowned New Zealand jeweller Lisa Walker.

  
  Closing soon
  17 Mar – 22 Jul 2018

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  Tūrangawaewae: Art and New Zealand

  Through Te Papa’s extensive collection of New Zealand painting, sculpture, and photography, explore questions of art, identity, and cross-cultural exchange.

  
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  Long-term exhibition

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  Kaleidoscope: Abstract Aotearoa

  An exploration of colour, shape, and pattern in the Pacific.

  
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  Long-term exhibition

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  Tiffany Singh: Indra’s bow & Total internal reflection

  A rainbow that encourages us to acknowledge the spectrum of colours present in our everyday lives, and an experimental light installation that invites us to choose a colour based on how we feel right now.

  
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  Long-term exhibition

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  Art Wall

  Choose from over 1,000 art works from Te Papa’s collection to ‘hang’ on our wall.

  
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  Long-term exhibition

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  Ko Rongowhakaata: The Story of Light and Shadow

  Explore the land, people, and stories of Rongowhakaata, an iwi whose unique art reflects their innate creativity, rich history, and innovative spirit.

  
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  Long-term exhibition

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  The Te Pahi Medal: Forged in Friendship

  This medal is the first official state gift given to a Māori chief by a foreign leader. Yet this national treasure vanished from Aotearoa New Zealand for over 200 years.

  
  Closed
  Closed 29 Apr 2018

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  Rā Maumahara | New Zealand Wars

  With this exhibition, Te Papa marks the first national commemoration of the New Zealand Wars – Rā Maumahara, or Remembrance Day, 28 October 2017.

  
  On now
  27 Oct 2017 – 19 Aug 2018

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  Gallipoli: The scale of our war

  This ground-breaking exhibition tells the story of the Gallipoli campaign in World War I through the eyes and words of eight ordinary New Zealanders who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances.

  
  On now
  April 2015 – April 2019

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  Treaty of Waitangi: Signs of a nation

  Discover how the Treaty has shaped relationships between the peoples of Aotearoa New Zealand.

  
  On now
  Long-term exhibition

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  Mana Whenua

  Mana Whenua takes you on a stirring journey that explores and celebrates Māori as tangata whenua (the indigenous people) of Aotearoa New Zealand.

  
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  Long-term exhibition

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  Tangata o le Moana: The story of Pacific people in New Zealand

  Celebrate the story of Pacific people, past and present, in all areas of life.

  
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  Long-term exhibition

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  Passports

  Remarkable stories of people who migrated to New Zealand over the last 200 years.

  
  On now
  Long-term exhibition

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  The Mixing Room: Stories from young refugees in New Zealand

  Young refugees invite you to hear their extraordinary stories.

  
  On now
  Long-term exhibition

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  Te Marae

  An authentic and inclusive marae (communal meeting place) for the 21st century.

  
  On now
  Long-term exhibition

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  Phar Lap

  Phar Lap was a legendary racehorse and an adored animal hero for a generation of people in New Zealand. You can pay your respects to his bones here, in the country he was born.

  
  On now
  Long-term exhibition

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  Blood Earth Fire

  Explore New Zealand’s dramatic transition from untouched paradise to cultivated land.

  
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  Long-term exhibition

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  Britten Bike

  See the record-breaking Britten V-1000 motorbike, designed and built by Kiwi genius John Britten.

  
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  Long-term exhibition

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  Quake Braker

  Go underground to see the amazing Kiwi innovation that ‘puts the brakes on’ in an earthquake.

  
  On now
  Long-term exhibition

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  Bush City

  Step outside into a living, growing exhibition. Explore native bush and a volcanic landscape.

  
  On now
  Long-term exhibition, closes daily at 5pm

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  Modern masters

  A fascinating slice of modern art, from surrealism to abstraction, featuring art works by Salvador Dalí, Roy Lichtenstein, René Magritte, Jackson Pollock, and Andy Warhol.

  
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  Long-term exhibition

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  Janet Lilo: Top16

  Enter a giant, three-dimensional profile page.

  
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  Long-term exhibition

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  Jeena Shin: Movement image time. Te Papa

  With this art work, Jeena Shin responds to the architecture and environment of the space.

  
  On now
  Long-term exhibition

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  Art Studio: Colour

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

  
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  Long-term

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