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New Zealand Regions

Te Papa (Wellington)

Te Papa is New Zealand’s national museum, renowned for being bicultural, scholarly, innovative, and fun. Their success is built on their relationships with and ability to represent the community.


The collections span five areas: Art, History, Pacific, Māori, and Natural Environment. The exhibitions are interdisciplinary and interactive, and they have dynamic events and education programmes. They also have thriving commercial enterprises, including a publishing division, conference operations, and retail stores. Open every day of the year, including all public holidays. Hours: 10am−6pm, and 10am−9pm on Thursdays. Free entry, though charges apply to some short-term exhibitions and activities. > Conditions of entry Kei te tuwhera ia rā, ia rā o te tau, tae atu ki ngā harerei o te motu. Ngā hāora: 10am−6pm; ngā Tāite 10am−9pm. Kore utu, engari he utu mō ētahi whakaaturanga wā poto me ētahi mahi ake. > Tikanga mō te uru mai 55 Cable Street PO Box 467 Wellington 6011 New Zealand mail@tepapa.govt.nz +64 4 381 7000

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