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Museum of New Zealand

Te Papa Tongarewa

Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand

International visitor tickets

Visit

Discover the rich stories of New Zealand. Te Papa has something for everyone, from precious Māori and Pacific treasures, to the colossal squid and the national art collection.

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    Tickets: International visitor museum entry

    Buy museum entry tickets to Te Papa for international visitors aged 16 years and older (NZ$35).

    Entry to the museum remains free for all New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand.

  • Te Papa External View. Photograph by Michael Hall. Te Papa

    Plan your visit

    Get directions, museum entry information, download the museum map, find out about our parking facilities, reserve a wheelchair, and more.

  • View of Te Taiao | Nature, with two moa in the foreground and various displays behind

    Exhibitions

    Celebrate Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique natural environment. Hear extraordinary stories from Te Moana nui-a-Kiwa Pacific peoples. Find your favourite paintings, sculptures, photographs, or art installations. Experience powerful stories that celebrate Māori as tangata whenua – the indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • Several people are gathered at the base of a large waharoa carving in a museum. They are listening to the person in the middle.

    Guided tours

    Get even more out of your visit to Te Papa by letting our guides bring the stories of Aotearoa New Zealand’s people and landscapes to life.

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    Events

    Our exciting programme of events runs all year. Watch song and dance performances, join in with kids activities and cultural days, hear from our experts, and much more.