Te Papa
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa ( Te Papa)
New Zealand's innovative and interactive national museum is set in a breathtaking location on Wellington's waterfront. The Museum has attracted over 16 million visitors since opening in 1998 and is a ‘must see' on any visitor's itinerary.
Explore the great treasures and stories of this country - its unique natural environment, Mäori culture and taonga (treasures), art heritage, and fascinating history.
With a combination of the latest technology and classic story-telling, Te Papa educates, entertains and inspires. Experience an exquisitely carved marae, walk through living native bush, and be shaken in the Earthquake House. Get hands-on in Discovery Centres, then come face to face with a colossal squid and explore its life through 3-D animation. Venture into Our Space, a multimedia adventure and adrenalin-filled motion simulator rides.
Daily guided tours and a range of private guided tours are delivered by highly entertaining and knowledgeable hosts.
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Cable Street, Wellington
Tel. +64 4 381 7000
mail @tepapa.govt.nz
www.tepapa.govt.nz
Open every day 10am-6pm, and Thursdays until 9pm.
Free entry.
Charges apply for some short-term exhibitions, tours and Our Space rides.
General Information
Admission General admission is free.
(Charges may apply to some short-term exhibitions).
Open Every day (including Christmas Day) from 10am to 6pm, and Thursday until 9pm.
Te Papa has six floors to explore! We recommend you plan for at least 2-3 hours for your visit.
Tours Introducing Te Papa Tour - a one hour tour that gives you an overview of Te Papa's highlights, Mäori taonga (treasures) and New Zealand history.
Departures Summer (1 November - 31 March): 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm, and an extra tour Thursdays 7pm.
Winter (1 April - 31 October): 10.15am and 2.00pm, and an extra tour Thursdays 7pm.
Price Adults $11, Child $5.50 (15 years and under).
Booking: Booking not required. Purchase your ticket at the Information Desk on Level 2.
Dining Level 4 Espresso for coffee and light snacks in the heart of the Museum and Te Papa Café (Level 1) offers more substantial New Zealand-inspired family fare with indoor and outdoor dining areas.
Shopping Te Papa Store (Level 1) offers an excellent range of high-quality New Zealand made products by some of the country's top artists and Te Papa Kids' Store (Level 2) provides distinctly New Zealand educational and entertaining books and toys.
Parking Te Papa offers open and covered parking space: $3.50 per hour up to a daily maximum of $20, or $6 for the evening if you arrive after 5pm, leave by 2am. Pay at automated Pay Stations beofre you return to your car.
Contact details
Cable Street, WellingtonPhone: 381 7000
