
Te Papa cafés
Find our two vibrant and cosy cafes nestled amongst Te Papa’s treasures.
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
At Te Papa Store, our perspective is deeply rooted in our relationship with Aotearoa New Zealand. Choose from our carefully curated selection of products that reflect the essence of the museum. Shop online
Find quality gifts and souvenirs unique to New Zealand at our ground-floor store. Choose from New Zealand-made jewellery and crafts, books by renowned Kiwi authors, works from Aotearoa New Zealand’s finest artists, and much more.
Postage and tax: We can post your item overseas, deducting local goods and services tax (GST) at the checkout.
Opening hours: 9am-6pm daily; closed Christmas Day
Our store for kids.
Step into our vibrant store for tamariki, filled with a treasure trove of gifts for young explorers.
Packed with a wide range of educational toys, books, and clothing for pēpē, Toa Tamariki offers something for every curious mind. From puzzles that challenge to crafts that inspire, each item is thoughtfully chosen to spark imagination and support learning through play.
Opening hours: 9am-6pm daily; closed Christmas Day
Toa Tamariki, 2019. Te Papa
A carefully curated range of products which represent all the aspects of Aotearoa New Zealand which Te Papa celebrates.
Beautiful prints of artworks in our collection, original pieces by Kiwi artists and creators, and products which take inspiration from our latest exhibition – so even if you’re just in Welly for a flying visit, you can take a little piece of Our Place back to your kāinga.
Opening hours: 8am-6pm daily
Location: Wellington International Airport
You can also purchase many Aotearoa New Zealand gifts and souvenirs from our online store.
Items in Te Papa Store. Photo by Te Papa
Find our two vibrant and cosy cafes nestled amongst Te Papa’s treasures.
Our exciting programme of events runs all year. Watch song and dance performances, join in with kids activities and cultural days, hear from our experts, and much more.
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.