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
Events for tamariki ages 3–12 years and rangatahi teens.
Jump into the fun at Te Papa these school holidays with our activities for little ones and older ones. Children under 14 must be accompanied by adults.
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Antarctic Heritage Trust and Te Papa invites you to explore Antarctica and visit Scott's Discovery Hut through our latest virtual reality experience.
6 - 17 Jul 2026, Every half hour from 10.00am to 4.00pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Come together to celebrate Matariki with free whānau-friendly workshops, and activities.
Fri 10 Jul 2026, 10am to 2pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Autism New Zealand and Te Papa are excited to bring you the LEGO® Art Display & Whānau Fun Day.
Fri 17 Jul 2026, 10.00am–5.00pm
Sat 18 Jul 2026, 9.00am–2.00pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Experience Matariki with seasonal cafe specials inspired by the flavours of Aotearoa New Zealand, drawing from the land, sea, and sky.
1 - 15 Jul 2026, 9am to 3pm every day
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Celebrate Matariki – the beginning of the New Year in Aotearoa New Zealand, marked by the rising of the Matariki star cluster.
Open now
23 Apr - 13 Jul 2026
Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga
Celebrate Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique natural environment. Hear extraordinary stories from Te Moana nui-a-Kiwa Pacific peoples. Find your favourite paintings, sculptures, photographs, or art installations. Experience powerful stories that celebrate Māori as tangata whenua – the indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Explore Te Taiao | Nature in a new way with an interactive mobile guide. Take on challenges with Māui the adventurer, innovator, and shapeshifter and search for the unique animals and plants of Aotearoa New Zealand.
A high tea to delight your eyes and taste buds – with new menu inspired by Slow Burn: Women and Photography.
Daily sessions at 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, and 2:30pm.
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Get directions, museum entry information, download the museum map, find out about our parking facilities, reserve a wheelchair, and more.
Fun activities about Te Papa Tongarewa and the taonga (treasures) we hold.
Have you found the Haast's eagle? What about our wharenui? Find out more about parts of Te Papa that feature in The Te Papa Activity Book or explore the taonga (treasures) in our collections – which ones have you seen?
It’s play time! Families get hands-on with educational exhibits, games, and books.
Discover two vibrant and cosy cafes tucked among Te Papa’s taonga (treasures). Every purchase supports the mahi (work) of Aotearoa New Zealand’s national museum.
StoryPlace is a space specially and exclusively for preschoolers and their caregivers. Here, toddlers can explore museum-related themes through play, games, storytelling, and song. Led by a friendly Te Papa Host.
Our activity books are designed for use at home or in the classroom. We’d love to hear your feedback or ideas for other subjects.
Try some creative challenges at home with your whānau. Each challenge is connected to Te Papa’s collections or expertise.
Take a moment or two to relax with online jigsaw puzzles using taonga from our collections. Come back frequently to find new ones!
