Te Papa
55 Cable Street
PO Box 467
Wellington 6011
Shaun Pallett, Head of Visitor Services
Lucho Arca, Tours Coordinator
Te Papa is New Zealand’s innovative and interactive national museum, located on Wellington’s spectacular waterfront.
Te Papa has attracted over 25 million visitors and is recognised as a world leader in the new wave of innovative and interactive museum experiences.
Te Papa Tongarewa means ‘container of treasures’. Discover the treasures and stories of New Zealand’s land and people under one roof. Enjoy six floors of engaging, interactive displays. Encounter Māori and Pacific cultural treasures, New Zealand’s extraordinary natural life, its most important works of art, and its unique history.
Our engaging and informative commissionable tours enrich any visit and bring the stories of New Zealand’s land and people to life. A tour with a knowledgeable Host is a fun way to help orientate the first-time visitor, and adds depth and understanding to the experience.
With a combination of the latest technology and classic story-telling, Te Papa educates, entertains, and inspires.
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