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Art Narratives Tour: A Focus on Robin White

Celebrate New Zealand’s world of art on this guided tour of Toi Art at Te Papa.

Read more |June 10, 2022

2022 Chatham Islands Excursions

Chathams Islands Excursions are back and four have been planned by your tour-leaders Hamish Campbell and Chris Adams. Get in quick as they fill up fast.

Read more |May 2, 2022

Te Papa Covid-19 information

Planning a visit to the museum? Whether you are meeting friends for a cuppa, self-guiding, or attending one of our events, please be sure to follow the guidelines as set out on this page.

Read more |January 26, 2022

Destination Mars – Members’ price

Head into outer space on this interactive experience where gaming wizardry plus captivating live action equals high-stakes adventure! Get your ticket/s at our special member’s price

Read more |December 16, 2021

Te Papa will reopen at 10am on Thu 9 Sept

While our doors may be closed, you can still explore Te Papa’s collections, research, and stories here on our website as well as on social media.

Read more |August 25, 2021

Takeover Night: Short Talks

Join one of our short talks in Signs of the Nations, Level 4. No bookings required.

Read more |June 30, 2021

Takeover Night: Tours

Get a sneak peek into some of Te Papa’s collections store and view tāonga up close. Limited numbers and a booking is required.

Read more |June 29, 2021

Keeping you up to date with opportunities in the times of low travel

As we are unable to travel to Italy at present, if you would like to explore the history, art and architecture of five of its most famous cities

Read more |June 11, 2021

Villa Farnese at Caprarola

While we may not be able to travel to Italy at present, if you would like to explore Italian history, art and architecture through its most famous villas and palaces and their remarkable occupants, come on our virtual tour at Club Garibaldi Wellington.

Read more |February 3, 2021

Tairawhiti Museum

Tairawhiti Museum and the associated C Company Maori Battalion Memorial House form a must-see Gisborne attraction. Thanks in part to generous local donors, the museum has a variety of interesting galleries

Read more |January 11, 2021