Te Papa Museum Wellington waterfront exterior

Te Papa Tongarewa — Museum of New Zealand

Wellington, New Zealand

HistoryArts Culture

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Duration3 hrs

EffortEasy

BudgetBudget

PriceUSD 21

StyleSelf-Guided

Best monthsDec, Jan, Feb, Mar

StatusMust-See

About This Activity

Te Papa Tongarewa is one of the world's great national museums and free for all New Zealand residents. International visitors pay NZ$35 for general admission. Six floors trace New Zealand's natural and cultural history, from the ancient supercontinent Gondwana to contemporary Maori art. Highlights include a colossal squid specimen (the largest ever caught), the Treaty of Waitangi display, and magnificent carved meeting houses. Allow at least 3 hours; the waterfront cafe has excellent views over Wellington Harbour.

Seasonal note: Open daily year-round (closed Christmas Day). Summer draws the most visitors; visit on a weekday morning to avoid crowds.

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