What to expect at Te Papa – in NZSL
Here’s what you need to know before you visit us – from opening hours to car parking.
Explore Te Papa in New Zealand Sign Language
Learn about exhibitions and how to find your way around the museum. Discover Te Papa’s mobile guides on your own device.
The Te Papa NZSL mobile guide was co-created with the Deaf community and features Deaf NZSL presenters.
NZSL mobile guide
Discover some of Te Papa’s top attractions in New Zealand Sign Language. Captions available in te reo Māori and English.
Watch: How to sign art words
New Zealand Sign Language Presenter Theresa Cooper signs some helpful words to know when you’re talking about art.
Te Papa’s NZSL Journey: Building a more accessible public programme
In 2024, Te Papa’s Public Programming team began to include New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) in public programmes. What started as a one-off story time grew into a dedicated and evolving programme. Public Programming Manager Rachel Fox reflects on this journey, and why museum accessibility must be more than an afterthought.
