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Te Papa Museum: Interactive Exhibits & Māori Culture
4.5
16 Ratings
Wellington
Discover Te Papa Museum: interactive exhibits, Māori culture, natural history, and community engagement. A must-visit cultural hub in New Zealand.
Discover Te Papa Museum: interactive exhibits, Māori culture, natural history, and community engagement. A must-visit cultural hub in New Zealand.
Duration:
2 days
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa - Visit Te Papa – Aotearoa New Zealand’s national museum. Discover Māori and Pacific cultural treasures, the unique natural environment and history of Aotearoa New Zealand, and the National Art Collection all in one building on Wellington’s waterfront. Only international visitors aged 16 and over need to buy…
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa - Visit Te Papa – Aotearoa New Zealand’s national museum. Discover Māori and Pacific cultural treasures, the unique natural environment and history of Aotearoa New Zealand, and the National Art Collection all in one building on Wellington’s waterfront. Only international visitors aged 16 and over need to buy a museum entry ticket, International visitors under age 16 are free, but they need a ticket. New Zealanders are free no ticket needed. This includes people living in New Zealand, and New Zealand citizens and residents living overseas. Avoid the queue and book online. Before booking, please read our Terms and Conditions. Your ticket does not include parking, entry to paid exhibitions and events, tours, or Story Place. Have your ticket ready when you arrive at Te Papa. At Te Papa, please have your ticket ready, either printed or on your device. On Level 2, show your ticket to a Host near the Tickets queue. Then walk past the queue and enjoy the museum! Te Papa is an accessible museum.
What's Included
- General Admission to the museum
- General Admission to the museum
What's Not Included
- Your ticket does not include parking
- Your ticket does not include parking
Additional Information
Te Papa Museum of New Zealand is unique for its innovative, interactive exhibits that engage visitors through cutting-edge technology, its deep respect and authentic representation of Māori culture and heritage, its comprehensive displays of New Zealand’s diverse natural history and cultural narratives, and its commitment to inclusivity and community…
Te Papa Museum of New Zealand is unique for its innovative, interactive exhibits that engage visitors through cutting-edge technology, its deep respect and authentic representation of Māori culture and heritage, its comprehensive displays of New Zealand’s diverse natural history and cultural narratives, and its commitment to inclusivity and community engagement, making it a dynamic and inclusive cultural hub.
- Please note that you can use your ticket for 2 days (48 hours). The museum is open from 10am to 6pm.
- Please note that we only offer Ticket and Pass to the museum, Entry to paid exhibitions and events, tours, or Story Place are not included (Prices depending on the day)
Location
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
55 Cable St,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(16 Ratings)
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Qureshmaskati
Jan 28, 2025
Fascinating history of the Māori. Fairly interactive - MUST spend a little to take a guided tour . We took a one hour tour with Roger the official guide. He was very good and passionate about the flora, fauna and the history of NZ . You cannot get the same information out of the trip by trying to tour the museum on your own !
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Jayceesurrey
Jan 11, 2025
Definitely go here if in Wellington - An absolute must if you’re in Wellington.
This is a fascinating well organised museum . It has history , art , natural history something for everyone
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Jackwk7924fx
Jan 8, 2025
A must see museum - Spent a good half day at the museum. The Gallipoli exhibition was outstanding and very moving. Scads of interactive media throughout the museum. Staff were very pleasant and happy to answer questions. Loved the cafe on the third floor. Quieter than the ground floor restaurant and inexpensively elegant.
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Ptinthill
Jan 5, 2025
Definitely worth visiting - This museum was really well done. It addressed all the various historical, geological, anthropological and other various issues in the development of New Zealand. It is definitely worth the cost of admission and at least a half day of any visit to Wellington.
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403renaet
Jan 3, 2025
Great museum - Incredible Museum! one of my favorites I’ve ever been to, if you go don’t miss the garden, it is really lovely full of native plants and man-made waterfall.
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Stephen
Dec 28, 2024
Brilliant but too busy at times - Exhibitions where top notch , the gallipolli piece was very well done and very intense
Need to be there early as it is very crowded during the holiday period which makes the experience more stressful and detracts from the massive effort that has gone into the experiences
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Jess_f
Dec 27, 2024
Amazing/Moving Experience - Had a wonderful time learning the history, our favorite experience was by far the war exhibit, how it’s created was very moving and had a lot more appreciation. Highly recommended
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Homerjsimpson01
Dec 3, 2024
This Boots Wellingtons attraction to the top - Well, what can I say. Wow.
This museum just blows you away.
The Gallipoli area is 100 percentage quality plus some.
The detail is brilliant and the staff are so supportive
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Simoneac5549us
Nov 30, 2024
Great accessible option for Cruise visitors to Wellington - Visiting Wellington on a cruise from Australia. Great walk/wheelchair ride along the waterfront to Te Papa museum. It was a welcome haven as the heavens opened up…..
Entry $35 for international adults, children under 16 free. Wheelchair accessible and room to wander amongst the interactive exhibits. So much to see and explore. I particularly enjoyed the 4th floor exhibits of Māori tribal war canoes and traditional housing / culture. The history behind the English treaty signing: The Treaty of Waitangi was also fascinating.
I’d recommend visiting. You could easily spend a few hours and finish it off with a coffee at the cafe.
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Grantwhite2018
Dec 9, 2024
Worth the visit but comes at a price - A great space to enjoy learning about New Zealand including its culture, history and early beginnings. Entry fare was a little but of a surprise for international visitors but free for locals.
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