Discovery Centres
It’s play time! Families get hands-on with educational exhibits, games, and books.
Papa Toi | Art StudioTe Whare Tapere
Kia ringa auaha i tētahi wāhi mahi pai mō te whānau.
Get creative in our hands-on, whānau-friendly activity space.
Located at the heart of the Toi Art galleries on Level 5, Art Studio is Te Papa’s hands-on, family-friendly space for visitors of all ages to get creative with art.
There’s art-making for all ages, from shadow play to a story wheel that will get your imagination spinning.
Spin the wheel, start a story using these prompts
About my whānau
A dream
My favourite memory
In outer space
When I was flying
A journey
And at that moment
‘Don’t go in there!’
Villain origin story
My superpower
It was a dark and stormy night
Deep in the woods
You’ll also find dedicated activities for Te Papa’s youngest art explorers.
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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.
Saturday 4 to Sunday 19 July
Toi Art
Explore vibrant artworks of the National Art Collection, then watch your tamariki (children) bring their own stories to life in the Papa Toi | Art Studio.
On now
Long-term exhibition
Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga