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Te Papa Tongarewa

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Researcher using a microscope

Natural History researchRangahaua te taiao

Solander albatross

About our Natural History research

Find out about our Natural History research areas and who we are.

Mineralogical reference set, circa 1857, London, by James Gregory. Purchased 2001 with New Zealand Lottery Grants Board funds. CC BY-NC-ND licence. Te Papa (GH009877)

Meet the Natural History team

Find out about the people that make up our Natural History team and their roles at Te Papa.

A photo of a macroscope in a dark room

Natural History research: What we do

Find out about the research lines and main projects our team is currently working on.

A box of small bones

Natural History opportunities: how you can take part

Find out about opportunities to work together with the Natural History team at Te Papa.