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EventsNgā kaupapa motuhake

Our exciting programme of ngā kaupapa motuhake runs all year. Watch song and dance performances, join in with kids activities and cultural days, hear from our experts, and much more.

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  • A person is talking to two other people about an artwork on the wall that is brightly coloured string on a black wall.

    Lucky Dip Art Tours

    Zoom in on the artworks and stories in Toi Art, with a 15-minute tour guided by Te Papa’s knowledgeable hosts. 

    Wednesdays and Sundays, 11.00–11.15am

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • A yellow, orange and blue meccano train zooming along meccano tracks towards the viewer.

    School Holiday Kids’ Activities

    Jump into the fun at Te Papa these school holidays with our activities. These whānau-friendly events are for children and teens.

    Sat 20 Sep to Sun 5 Oct

  • 14 people dressed in glamourous style and in white are posing in a group. Some are standing, some are crouched, one is sitting on the ground.

    The Grand Kiki House of Marama Ball events

    The Kiki House of Marama is the first Ballroom House in Te Whanganui-a-Tara and will be hosting the Grand Kiki House of Marama Ball at Te Papa in October. This will commemorate five years of Marama excellence and the legacy of the growing Wellington Ballroom scene.

  • 14 people dressed in glamourous style and in white are posing in a group. Some are standing, some are crouched, one is sitting on the ground.

    The Grand Kiki House of Marama Ball

    Experience a night of performances, beauty, and fashion as walkers compete for trophies in a display of queer and trans joy, liberation, and Ballroom artistry.

    selling out fast

    Sat 4 Oct 2025, 6.30pm to 12.30am

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • An image of an orange-red table with tea and teapots along with three-tierd plates with small cakes.

    Eat Your Art Out

    A high tea to delight your eyes and taste buds.  

    From 28 June, daily sessions at 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, and 2:30pm. 

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • A yellow, orange and blue meccano train zooming along meccano tracks towards the viewer.

    Meccano and LEGO Fun Day

    Watch your tamariki (children) marvel at mechanics in motion, then get hands-on building their own!

    4 - 5 Oct 2025, 10.00am–5.00pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • A stylised figure in black is standing under a stylised white thumbprint.

    Friends Event: Rare Books in the Library Collection

    The crown jewel of Te Aka Matua Research Library at Te Papa is the Rare Book Collection. This behind-the-scenes tour offers a unique opportunity to view some of these rare books. 

    Fri 17 Oct, 12:00pm–1:00pm

  • Two people are standing in front of a painting in an art storeroom and looking thoughtfully at it.

    Toi Art Saturdays: Guided Slow Looking

    Take a closer look. Join free, student-led sessions that invite slow looking, reflection, and thoughtful conversation around art.

    Sat 18 Oct 2025, 10.00am-2.00pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • A close up of a hand drawing a bird on a piece of brown paper.

    Toi Art Saturdays: Sit and Sketch

    Discover something new in Toi Art each month – talks, performances, and activities inspired by the exhibitions on show.

    Sat 18 Oct 2025, 11.00am–1.00pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • A stylised figure in black is standing under a stylised white thumbprint.

    Friends Event: Rare Books in the Library Collection

    The crown jewel of Te Aka Matua Research Library at Te Papa is the Rare Book Collection. This behind-the-scenes tour offers a unique opportunity to view some of these rare books. 

    Tue 21 Oct, 4:00pm–5:00pm

  • Three head-and-shoulders photos of three women smiling at the camera.

    Toi Art×Verb: Home Weirds

    Two picture-book authors discuss domestic life’s strange twists and turns, inspired by Yona Lee’s artwork Kit-set In-transit. 

    Sat 22 Nov 2025, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake