Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War

Gallipoli: The Scale of Our WarKaripori: Te pakanga nui

Te Papa has joined forces with Weta Workshop to create an exhibition like no other.

This ground-breaking exhibition tells the story of the Gallipoli campaign in World War I through the eyes and words of eight ordinary New Zealanders who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances.

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When | Āhea

Ongoing

Where | Ki hea

Level 2

Cost | Te utu

Free with museum entry

Ages | TE REANGA

Parental guidance recommended

Allow | ME WHAKARITE

60+ minutes

Accessibility | E wātea ana ki

Wheelchair accessible (exhibition space includes two ramps).
Contains graphic content and realistic sound.
Variable lighting and some small spaces.
Photography permitted. No flash.
Please keep phones on silent.

This exhibition explores the experiences of real New Zealanders on Gallipoli through their own words and images. Certain content may disturb some visitors. Adults, please supervise your children.

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Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War combines the world of museums with the world-class creative artistry of Weta Workshop to immerse you in the eight-month Gallipoli campaign.

The ground-breaking exhibition tells the story through the eyes and words of eight ordinary New Zealanders who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances. Each is captured frozen in a moment of time on a monumental scale – 2.4 times human size.

The giant sculptures took a staggering 24,000 hours to create, and countless hours were spent researching their rich histories.

Cutting-edge technology was also used to create 3-D maps and projections, miniatures, models, dioramas, and a range of interactive experiences that bring New Zealand’s Gallipoli story to life.

In total, 2,779 Kiwis lost their lives on Gallipoli, and many others were scarred forever. Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War takes you to the core of this defining event.