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Te Papa is New Zealand's bold and innovative national museum and a recognised world leader in interactive and visitor-focused museum experiences.

New Zealand's geology and natural environment and the stories of New Zealand's indigenous people, the Māori, are celebrated in Te Papa's permanent exhibitions, while Te Papa's Marae is a vibrant contemporary meeting house and a living communal centre, unique in a museum.

An exciting range of exhibitions display New Zealand's diverse art and visual culture and top-rating international exhibitions tour regularly. Te Papa's event programme features free events and entertainment, performances, floortalks, lectures, and more.

Te Papa Tours last 45 minutes and run daily at 10.15am and 2pm (adults $10, children $5), and more frequently during the high season (November to April). Guided tours are recommended for groups and are available in several languages.

Open hours:
Monday to Sunday 10am - 6pm
late night Thursday til 9pm

Te Papa have just celebrated their 10th Birthday, view the commercial celebrating their birthday.

Current Exhibitions Include:

• Whales Tohora
• Toi Te Papa Art of the Nation
• Sculpture Terrace - Michael Parekowhai
• Blood, Earth, Fire - Wha-ngai, Whenua, Ahi Ka-: The Transformation of Aotearoa New Zealand
• The Scots in New Zealand

 
And don't forget the largest ever Colossal Squid to be defrosted and disected, click here to look at the blog - http://blog.tepapa.govt.nz/category/colossal-squid