Te Papa

Museum Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

What to expect

The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is a national museum located in Wellington, showcasing a vast repository of collections, including over 800,000 artworks, objects, and specimens. It features interactive exhibitions with a contemporary and bicultural approach, making it accessible to all. The museum has a range of exhibitions, including Te Taiao Nature, where visitors can explore New Zealand's unique wildlife, and Toi Art, a dedicated gallery space hosting interactive and immersive works. Te Papa also offers a living outdoor exhibition, Bush City, where visitors can experience thousands of native plant species and enjoy family-friendly activities. With its focus on art, history, Māori culture, Pacific cultures, and natural history, Te Papa is a great place for families to visit and learn about New Zealand's rich heritage

Plan your family visit to the Te Papa with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the museum and saw various exhibits

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the Nature exhibit and the Quake House ✨

Wellington – April 21 to 29, 2023

This family's experience:

Activities: We went to Te Papa Museum. The children spent the entire afternoon on the floor dedicated to nature while we discovered the extraordinary Gallipoli exhibition which tells the story of the Gallipoli campaign

Highlights: The kids loved the nature section. The Gallipoli exhibition was really moving and the representations of the soldiers provoked a lot of emotion ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the interactive exhibitions showcasing New Zealand’s natural environment

Highlights: The kids might not want to leave, and they can experience the rumblings of an earthquake or feel the heat of a volcano ✨