Have Fun While You Learn
at Te Papa Museum Wellington New Zealand

There’s no better place to discover New Zealand’s Maori Culture than Te Papa Museum Wellington New Zealand. “Te Papa” is Maori for “Our Place,” and this national museum blends together the unique elements of NZ: traditional and modern. With its sleek futuristic exterior, the Te Papa Museum is a work of art in itself, and the amazing variety of staircases and ramps inside will give visitors the opportunity to observe the exhibits from virtually every perspective.

Te Papa Museum, Wellington, New Zealand, is less than a decade old. It was opened to the public in 1998 and has accumulated a vast diversity of exhibits. Would you like to learn about New Zealand’s plant and animal wildlife? Or are you interested in the unique, spiritual culture and customs of the Maori? Perhaps you want to know how the Europeans arrived in NZ and shaped its culture. All this and more awaits at the Te Papa Museum!

What can scientists say about how massive natural disasters - earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes - occur? Find out in a series of interactive simulations at the museum’s Awesome Forces exhibit. What is it like to journey to a New Zealand glowworm cave or a fantastic waterfall? Visit the exhibits at Bush City and Mountains to the Sea to partake in such memorable experiences.

Would you like to experience the thrill of bungee jumping without the dangers? Te Papa Museum, Wellington, New Zealand, offers you the opportunity to take a virtual bungee jump. Indeed, this museum is all about combining learning with fun; the exhibits were designed so as to entertain visitors, keep their attention, and get them excited for additional New Zealand adventures.

The Te Papa Museum’s admissions are free, but you will be encouraged to make a donation of your choosing; some of the special or temporary exhibits may require additional fees. The museum is easily accessible from downtown Wellington. Its scenic location on the waterfront also places it within walking distance of the city’s commercial areas as well as numerous Wellington apartments, hotels, and other quality New Zealand accommodations.

Make your visit to the the Te Papa Museum, Wellington, New Zealand, a New Zealand vacation adventure that lasts an entire day; there is so much to see and do there that it would be best to take your time and revel in the wonderful experiences. After you have explored the museum, go out and take a refreshing walk along the Wellington waterfront and recollect all the pleasant memories of your day.