Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa: Introducing Te Papa Tour | 1 hour

93 Reviews | Wellington
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Introducing Te Papa
2 Adults x $35.02
$70.04
Approx Total
$70.04
Introducing Te Papa
Introducing Te Papa
2 Adults x $35.02
$70.04
Approx Total
$70.04
Introducing Te Papa

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • General Admission to the museum before and after the tour
  • 60-minute guided tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry fee to any short term paid exhibitions

Overview

Discover the best of New Zealand’s premier museum, Te Papa, with a guided tour that provides an excellent introduction to this must-see attraction in Wellington. Beginning over one hundred million years ago, join your guide on a journey through New Zealand's rich history and cultures. Hear stories of our adaptive wildlife, the resilience of the Māori people, and artistic interpretations of life in the South Pacific.

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  • Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

    Make your way to Te Papa, located in a distinctive modern building that sits on the waterfront in Wellington’s city center. You can choose from several times throughout the day for the 60-minute guided tour. Your guide introduces the museum's collections of art and design, photography, history, Maori and Pacific cultures, and natural sciences. Walk through parts of the impressive galleries and check out high-tech interactive features that enhance many of the exhibits. Among the amazing displays, you'll explore New Zealand's diverse natural environment,  experience Maori culture and learn about New Zealand's art and colonial history. Your ticket includes the tour and admission. After your tour, stay as long as you like to browse the galleries; one can easily spend several hours looking around the museum. A gift shop and two cafes are also on-site.

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Small-Group tour limited to 15 people

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June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

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93 reviews

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Excellent museum - a must see!

Published on Feb, 2025

We spent 4 hours looking round the museum, learning about the geology of the islands, the unique animal and plant life, the maori culture and the battle at gallipoli. We didn't have time to view the Vivien Westwood fashion and jewellery exhibition. Each part we attended was excellent, there were interactive elements designed for children but equally good for adults. The information was interesting and we found ourselves emersed for hours! The gallipoli exhibition was particularly moving.

Excellent museum - a must see!

Published on Feb, 2025

We spent 4 hours looking round the museum, learning about the geology of the islands, the unique animal and plant life, the maori culture and the battle at gallipoli. We didn't have time to view the Vivien Westwood fashion and jewellery exhibition. Each part we attended was excellent, there were interactive elements designed for children but equally good for adults. The information was interesting and we found ourselves emersed for hours! The gallipoli exhibition was particularly moving.

Nice tour as intro to museum.

Published on Feb, 2025

Nice to do the tour to get familiar with the museum. It is large, so allow time after the tour or you can return next day using same ticket. Interesting museum. Worth it to visit.

Nice tour as intro to museum.

Published on Feb, 2025

Nice to do the tour to get familiar with the museum. It is large, so allow time after the tour or you can return next day using same ticket. Interesting museum. Worth it to visit.

A great introduction to...

Published on Feb, 2025

A great introduction to the exhibits Anna was very engaging as a guide and very knowledgeable There was room to move around comfortably

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