Adult & Tertiary Programmes

Te Papa’s exhibitions, collections, and events offer a diverse range of learning experiences and opportunities for adult visitors and those involved in tertiary education.

Find out more about what’s on offer in our events programme.

For a sample of our range of engaging and informative exhibitions, check out our Short term exhibitions page.

Use Tai Awatea | Knowledge Net to explore in depth the stories, people, and themes behind treasures from our current and past exhibitions.

Tours programme

Our programme of regular and booked tours cater for interests ranging from introductory to specialist. Find out more here about what we offer.

Tertiary education programmes

Te Papa’s education programmes for tertiary students encompass a wide range of subject material, with each programme developed for your learners’ needs. Please contact us to discuss your students’ particular requirements.

Professional development programmes

Our Marae Protocol and Te Tiriti o Waitangi | Treaty of Waitangi programmes are popular with both corporate and government department clients.

• Te Papa’s Marae Protocol programme introduces learners to the kawa (protocol) involved with a marae visit. Learners get the opportunity to participate in a pōwhiri (ceremony of welcome) on Te Papa’s own Te Marae, in a safe and supportive learning environment. The programme lasts 90 minutes. Minimum of 10, maximum of 20 participants per session. 
• Te Papa’s Te Tiriti o Waitangi | Treaty of Waitangi programme explores the challenging issues around the Treaty of Waitangi in a non-threatening environment. Using our exhibitions and taonga (treasures), participants are encouraged to explore and examine the concepts and controversies that surround the Treaty. The programme lasts 90 minutes. Minimum of 10, maximum of 20 participants per session.
• Please contact us if you would like to book one of our Professional Development Programmes.