Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Tours, Wellington
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Tours, Wellington
Duration: 1 hour (approx.)
1 hour (approx.)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Explore the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington with an engaging guided tour, offering insights into Maori treasures and New Zealand's history. Begin your journey with stories about adaptive wildlife and artistic interpretations from over a million years ago to present-day life in Aotearoa. This experience provides a deeper understanding of vibrant landscapes and cultures unique to the region.
Explore the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington with an engaging guided tour, offering insights into Maori treasures and New Zealand's history. Begin your journey with stories about adaptive wildlife and artistic interpretations from over a million years ago to present-day life in Aotearoa. This experience provides a deeper understanding of vibrant landscapes and cultures unique to the region.
Explore Te Papa Tongarewa with an expert guided tour.
Get a holistic understanding of the extensive collections within this museum.
Understand the Maori cultural heritage, colonial history, traditions, and art.
Come face-to-face with the world's largest and only colossal squid on display.
Hear about the Maori legends from your expert guide.
Enjoy hi-tech interactive exhibits, art, and design galleries, and the living, growing exhibition of Bush City.
Guided tour of your choosing
Admission to the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Professional guide
Audio guide
Hotel transfers
Meal inclusions
Personal expenses
Visitors viewing colorful art installation at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
** Introduction to Te Papa Tour **
Begin your guided tour of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa with an overview of Te Papa’s highlights, Maori treasures, and New Zealand history. Begin with a journey that started over a million years ago as you hear stories about the country’s adaptive wildlife, the resilience of the Maori people, and the artistic interpretations of life in the South Pacific. Take this opportunity to understand the vibrant landscapes and cultures you will encounter throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
** Mana Maori Daily Tour **
Embark on an hour-long journey through Te Papa and experience the living and breathing “taonga”, or treasures, of the te iwi take take (first people of the land). These taonga speak about the great journeys across vast oceans and describe their hopeful visions for the 21st century, from historical and contemporary Maori perspectives. Join this tour to hear intimate stories and gain a deeper understanding of New Zealand’s indigenous people.
** Te Papa @ Twilight Tour **
With fewer people in the museum, you will be able to get up close to the rare taonga on display and hear stories about this country’s past, present, and future. Explore this museum leisurely and get ready to be armed with more content.
Discover the Maori culture at its finest.
Visitors viewing Māori carvings at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Group tour at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa discussing art exhibits.
Visitors viewing colorful art installation at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Visitors viewing Māori carvings at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Group tour at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa discussing art exhibits.
Visitors interacting with digital displays at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Important Information
- This tour is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Timings
** Introduction to Te Papa Tour**
- The operating hours are subject to change. Please check the calendar to see the operating hours on your intended day of visit.
** Mana Maori Daily Tour **
- Entry: 2pm
- The operating hours are subject to change. Please check the calendar to see the operating hours on your intended day of visit.
** Te Papa @ Twilight Tour **
- Daily: 5pm onwards
Visitors engaging with an interactive exhibit at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Guide explaining exhibit at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Visitors interacting with digital displays at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Visitors engaging with an interactive exhibit at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Guide explaining exhibit at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
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