Te Papa is combining the worlds of movies, model-making, and museums to create an exhibition like no other. Gallipoli: The scale of our war brings together the creative artisans of Weta Workshop with the curatorial ...

On 19 September, exactly 125 years since Aotearoa became the first self-governing country in the world to grant women the vote, Te Papa will open a pop-up exhibition, Te Tohe mō ngā Take Wāhine / Doing It for ...

Join the Royal NZ Ballet for a day – watch the dancers warm up in company class, see a working rehearsal, and come to kids’ dance workshops. Activities range from dress-ups to a sneak peek at the RNZB’s upcoming ...

Kids’ entertainer Chris Lam Sam leads a rip-roaring show for the whole family – come join the craziness! Leap into an hour of interactive musical fun – songs, games, giveaways, storytelling, and plenty of ...

Come to a family-friendly day of emergency services demonstrations and displays on the waterfront. The emergency services are bringing out their biggest boats and loudest sirens to entertain the school holiday ...

Join Craig Smith as he performs songs from his much-loved books including Wonky Donkey, plus hear about his creative writing techniques. Creative writing workshop, 10.30–11.15am APRA award-winning musician and ...

Zappo has some new tricks up his sleeve! Come see his fun-filled magic show featuring brand new magic tricks as well as all your old favourites. Zappo won 2015’s Top Children’s Entertainer Award at the Variety ...

Watch this simple and beautiful puppet show about Twinkle, a small girl who wants to fly. A lovely story about imagination, dreams, adventure and friendship. Twinkle spends a lot of time on her own. She gets given a ...

Jump up and down, listen to musical stories, and get up close with the instruments of the orchestra. Bring your little ones for a thrilling NZSO orchestral experience. With excerpts from the William Tell Overture, ...

In Follow, a new BodyCartography Project commission, dancers lead you through our new art galleries on a unique tour that uses movement to explore art in new ways. This one-on-one walking tour activates your senses ...

“What Lies Beneath: Wellington’s archaeology”. Mary O’Keeffe is an archaeologist and has been investigating Wellington’s archaeology for over 20 years. In this guided walk as part of Wellington Heritage ...

Got a small team but want a big party in Wellington? Te Papa has the solution. Join-The-Party by booking a table at one of our fun and festive Christmas parties. Your group will be wined, dined, and ...