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Paul Cullen, next to his artwork, A Garden 5 February 2010 Interview with artist Paul Cullen

Artist Paul Cullen talks about his work, A Garden, on display on the Sculpture Terrace.

Car park 2 February 2010 Changes to Te Papa parking

Our car park now has automated Pay Stations and new rates.

13 January 2010 New Chief Executive for Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

The Chairman and Board of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa are pleased to confirm the appointment of Michael Houlihan as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the museum.

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Tomorrow Discovery and Excavation

6pm–6.45pm

Tomorrow Canto Bello del Liuto

7pm–8pm

13 February 2010 Dead Precious Fossil Trail

NatureSpace Discovery Centre, Level 2

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Awesome Forces

Level 2

Bush City

Levels 1 and  2

Corals

Level 3

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Open every day of the year, including public holidays.
Hours: 10am−6pm, and 10am−9pm on Thursdays.
Free entry, though charges apply to some short-term exhibitions and activities. 

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Ngā hāora: 10am−6pm; ngā Tāite 10am−9pm.

Kore utu, engari he utu mō ētahi whakaaturanga wā poto me ētahi mahi ake.

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