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The Te Papa building on the Wellington waterfront, seen across the harbour with wooded hills behind on a clear day.
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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is the national museum and art gallery, opened in 1998 on the Wellington waterfront. Its exhibitions cover Māori and Pacific taonga, natural history including a colossal squid, and New Zealand art, and the building holds a modern marae, Rongomaraeroa, with a carved wharenui.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Sun 10:00–18:00

Hours checked October 17, 2026 · source tepapa.govt.nz

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
Mon10:00–18:00
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
Thu10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–18:00.

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