Te Papa
Explore our history and culture at Te Papa, Aotearoa New Zealand’s national museum.
Te Papa is Aotearoa New Zealand’s national museum, located in Wellington. Across six floors, you will find exhibitions that explore Mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge), natural history, art, history, and Pacific cultures.
Te Papa presents a range of permanent and touring exhibitions year-round. Highlights include:
Te Taiao | Nature: Explore New Zealand's unique natural environment, from native birds and plants to geological wonders and conservation challenges.
Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War: Experience the emotional and physical impact of the First World War through larger-than-life sculptures and powerful storytelling.
Treaty of Waitangi: Signs of a Nation: Explore the significance of New Zealand’s founding document and the differences in text from the English and Māori versions of the Treaty.
Toi Art: Immerse yourself in New Zealand’s largest art gallery space, showcasing historic, modern and contemporary art from Aotearoa and around the world.
Visit our exhibitions page to see what’s currently open.
Prices
Entry is free for all New Zealanders and people living in Aotearoa New Zealand. Charges apply to some paid exhibitions and experiences.
International visitors aged 16 years and older will need to purchase a museum entry ticket for $35.00. Tickets are valid for 48 hours. Click here to visit our ticketing webpage for more information and bookings.
Accessibility
Visitors using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and other mobility vehicles can easily access most of Te Papa.
Seats are available throughout the museum and exhibitions if you need to sit down.
Free wheelchairs and one mobility scooter are available to hire.
Afternoons and evenings tend to be quieter
Click here to see all of Te Papa’s accessibility details and book accessibility vehicles.
Food and shopping
Two cafes offer food and drink from breakfast to lunch (open from 9am)
Venue categories
- Free attraction
- Recreation and leisure
- Arts and culture
Accessible features
- Wheelchair and mobility access
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible equipment hire
- Support dog friendly
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Visitor reviews
It's an awesome place for all ages
A review by Anonymous
We explored all areas of Te Papa, it was a first visit for my children and nephews. There were ramps and lifts available and we got around without getting too tired. We could take the pram to all areas of Te Papa and it had something for everyone. My children loved the Anzac display and the kids' area.
It's an awesome place for all ages.
It's well worth a visit
An anonymous review
We visited the wildlife display at night. There were lifts from the ground floor to where the attraction was, so if I was feeling tired I could take the lift. The top highlight was looking at the displays of the native birds.
It's well worth a visit!