What would Māui do? Playing with tough topics in Te Taiao | Nature
Experience Developers Jen Craddock and Ralph Upton explain how the Te Taiao | Nature exhibition team used mischief-maker Māui as their guide and inspiration.
ExhibitionsClosed
TreehouseTe Whare Rākau
When | Āhea
Permanent lounge space
Where | Ki hea
Te Taiao | Nature, Level 2
Cost | Te utu
Free entry
Ages | TE REANGA
A relaxing, calmer, space for all ages
Accessibility | E wātea ana ki
Wheelchair accessible
Subtitles on all videos
Natural light, view over Bush City
No soundscape, but some sound spill from nearby volcano animation
Books to browse
Access to toilets and Bush City outdoors (until 5pm)
Lots of seating
Nook with cushions to crawl into
Leaf through a book, enjoy the view from the window seat, or snuggle into the low-sensory nook and take some time out.
Browse nature-inspired art and taonga, and discover the latest research by Te Papa scientists.
Discover moreKia kitea ake
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