Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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.
Contact Details
P O Box 467, Wellington
64-4-381 7000
Visitor Information
Cable Street, Wellington
Daily 10am-6pm Late night Thu to 9pm
Free
Facilities
Wheelchair access
Cafe
Reference library
Parking
Shop
Function space
Guided tour
Public programmes
Membership club
Toilets
Other Facilities
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; Sorrell, Charles; 1880s; O.037139](https://images.ehive.com/accounts/3195/objects/images/11rfdg8_2phr_ts.jpg?revision=1 "Untitled [Maori girl with parasol, cloak and crown]
; Sorrell, Charles; 1880s; O.037139")
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