Watch: 11 years of Te Papa videos

We’ve been creating videos and posting them on YouTube since 2009, so there’s no shortage of things to watch – from a live squid dissection to kapa haka to curators talking about art, there’s something for everyone. Even brush up on your te reo Māori!

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A man with Sāmoan tattoos stands with his arms crossed

Watch: Sāmoan New Zealanders talk about their tatau (Sāmoan tattoo)

Five Sāmoan New Zealanders share what their tatau means to them.

Ko Rata me ngā Tamariki a Tāne | Rata and the Children of Tane

He Paki Taonga i a Māui

'He Paki Taonga i a Māui' is a series of 18 short films for tamariki aged 7-11, and tells stories about taonga in Te Papa's collection.

A man works on one of the giant model's faces.

Behind the scenes of Gallipoli

Watch as Weta Workshop and Te Papa combine the worlds of movies, model-making, and museums to create an exhibition like no other.

Watch: How to care for your taonga

It’s easy to look after your taonga properly. With a little guidance and the right materials, your taonga should last forever.

Man makes a full-size Haast’s eagle model

Behind the scenes of Te Taiao | Nature

See how we made Te Taiao | Nature through a series of behind the scenes videos and articles.

Watch: How to sign art words

New Zealand Sign Language Presenter Theresa Cooper signs some helpful words to know when you’re talking about art.

A lady in a yellow shirt holds up some of her weaving

Weaving in Tokelau: Novena’s story

Watch Novena Petelo explain how she learnt traditional Tokelauan weaving techniques from her mother, and hear about some of the tools she uses in her practice.

Watch: Four te reo Māori pronunciation tips

Kaiako (teacher) Joan Costello takes us through four helpful tips to keep in mind when pronouncing te reo Māori. Kia ora! (Good luck!)