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
Take the adventure beyond Game Worlds: Whakaaturanga Pureiapo | Playable Exhibition.
From a whānau day and dev lab to behind-the-scenes insights into Videogame development and after-hours experiences at Te Papa, these events bring the worlds of Videogames to life.
Bring your whole whānau to a day of play, shared gaming, and hands-on making inspired by Game Worlds: Whakaaturanga Pureiapo | Playable Exhibition, an ACMI Touring Exhibition.
Sun 28 Feb 2027, 10.00am to 2.00pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
This three-part series takes you behind the scenes of Videogame development.
Sun 7 Mar 2027, 1.00–3.00pm
Sun 14 Mar 2027, 1.00–3.00pm
Sun 21 Mar 2027, 1.00–3.00pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Aspiring and emerging Videogame developers – connect with experienced educators and industry leaders from across Aotearoa in this two-day programme.
Sat 3 Apr 2027, 10am to 3pm
Sun 4 Apr 2027, 10am to 3pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Experience Game Worlds after hours as Te Papa transforms into a series of playable levels.
Sat 17 Apr 2027, 7pm to 11pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Experience Game Worlds with early exhibition access with a lower sensory environment and limited visitor numbers.
Thu 21 Jan 2027, 9.00am
Sun 11 Apr 2027, 9.00am
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
