Te Papa Museum

Museum Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

What to expect

The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, commonly known as Te Papa, is a 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. Some of the long-term exhibitions include Te Taiao Nature, where visitors can explore New Zealand's unique wildlife, and Bush City, a living outdoor exhibition with thousands of native plant species. Te Papa is also home to a dedicated gallery space, Toi Art, which hosts interactive and immersive works, as well as a national art collection. The museum offers a range of activities and exhibitions that are suitable for families with children, providing an engaging and educational experience for all ages

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

Lost for Words in Wellington

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent three days at the museum to prepare for a radio interview and the kids loved playing with the interactive computers and exhibits

Highlights: The kids enjoyed rampaging through the halls, asking questions and playing with the interactive computers ✨

Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the museum and spent a good chunk of the day there

Highlights: We loved the exhibits about Aotearoa’s natural environment and the exhibition Manu Rere Mona | Pacific Voyagers ✨