Te Papa is New Zealand’s bold and innovative national museum and a recognised world leader in interactive and visitor-focused museum experiences. New Zealand’s geology and natural environment and the stories of New Zealand’s indigenous people, the Māori, are celebrated in Te Papa's permanent exhibitions, while Te Papa’s Marae is a vibrant contemporary meeting house and a living communal centre, unique in a museum. An exciting range of exhibitions display New Zealand’s diverse art and visual culture and top-rating international exhibitions tour regularly. The event programme features free events and entertainment, performances, floortalks, lectures, and more.
Collection TypeArt, History, Natural History, Pacific, Taonga Maori, Technology
Contact DetailsVisitor Information FacilitiesLecture hall /Museum brochures / tourist brochures
What's on

Gallipoli: The Scale of Our WarTe 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 ...
Region:Wellington
Dates: 25-Apr-2018, 26-Apr-2018, 27-Apr-2018, 28-Apr-2018, 29-Apr-2018, 30-Apr-2018
View more sessions Tired, Stressed and All the Rest?Imagine waking up feeling refreshed, positive and moving through your day with energy and clarity, experiencing your body in full health.
This experience is one which leading clinical nutritionist Ben Warren is ...
Region:Wellington
Dates: 26-Apr-2018, 15-May-2018
Te Papa Holiday Learning ProgrammeChoose your learning adventure at Te Papa’s Holiday Programme!
Join fun educator-led workshops in Hīnātore, our learning lab. Use cutting-edge technology to explore our exhibitions and collections. Get hands-on ...
Region:Wellington
Dates: 25-Apr-2018, 26-Apr-2018
International Dance DayPublic dance workshops, films and performances.
International Dance Day, organised by YouthDance Education Trust, is a community event.
The day starts at 10:45am withTouch Compass performing on the Te Papa ...
Region:Wellington
Dates: 28-Apr-2018
Puppet Show: Puppets In the Portrait GalleryBring your little ones to a series of captivating puppet shows, inspired by portraits in Toi Art.
Puppeteer Anna Bailey of String Bean Puppets performs three shows based on artworks displayed on the portrait wall in ...
Region:Wellington
Dates: 25-Apr-2018, 25-Apr-2018, 28-Apr-2018, 29-Apr-2018, 23-May-2018, 23-May-2018
View more sessions The Jim Henson Retrospectacle – Celebrating JimColleagues, collaborators, and friends come together to participate in a wide-ranging and intimate conversation about Jim’s unique contribution to the world. Projects discussed will include The Muppet Show, Sesame ...
Region:Wellington
Dates: 29-Apr-2018
Hine KihāwaiTaki Rua are holding TWO free performances of our te reo Māori play Hine Kihāwai at Te Marae, Te Papa Tongarewa on Saturday September 15. The first performance starts at 10:30 am, the second at 12:30 pm.
Hine ...
Region:Wellington
Dates: 14-Sep-2018, 15-Sep-2018