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Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Open every day 10am-6pm
(except Christmas Day)
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Discover some of Te Papa’s top attractions, exhibitions, and visitor information in Māori, English, NZSL, 한국어, 简体中文, 繁體中文, Deutsch, 日本語, Français, and हिंदी.
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Discover some of Te Papa’s top attractions, exhibitions, and visitor information.

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

Fresh takes and new favourites. You’ll find them in Toi Art – the home of the National Art Collection.
Discover new artists, get creative in the family-friendly Art Studio, or spend time with a favourite artwork.
On now
Long-term exhibition
Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga

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.