
Kids’ activity trails
Primary, Secondary
Use our fun activity trails to get the most out of your self-guided visit to Te Papa.
Self-guided resource
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Open every day 10am-6pm
(except Christmas Day)
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Use our engaging cross-curricular resources to explore the nation’s stories and taonga on a fun, self-guided education visit to Te Papa. Remember to book your visit ahead of time.
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Primary, Secondary
Use our fun activity trails to get the most out of your self-guided visit to Te Papa.
Self-guided resource
Visit our contemporary marae (communal meeting place) on a self-guided visit to Te Papa. Explore the traditional and modern stories told through its design.
Rub the pounamu boulder on the marae on a self-guided visit to Te Papa. Learn about its origins and meaning.
Early childhood, Primary
Investigate the natural world on a self-guided early childhood education visit to Te Papa.
Self-guided resource
All the practical information you need to know if you're planning on bringing your class for a visit at Te Papa.