Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa: Introducing Te Papa Tour
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
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
What To Expect
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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Introducing Te Papa
Introducing Te Papa
Reviews
101 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great information, give...
Melissa J,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great information, give extra time because there is a lot of ground to cover inside. It is a fantastic experience.
Great place to spend a day a more
Jeffrey M,
Apr 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00The 1 hour tour is well worth the price. It gives a great overview of what the museum has, and provides deeper insight into many of the exhibits.
Nice tour as intro to museum.
Jay S,
Feb 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Nice 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...
Joseph L,
Feb 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00A great introduction to the exhibits Anna was very engaging as a guide and very knowledgeable There was room to move around comfortably
Book Tour with Museum Instead
Sandy M,
Jan 30, 2024
- Viator
3.00Museum was great, but meeting instructions were not clear. The only information we were given was to meet at 55 Cable Street, the address of the museum. We waited outside, like we do for most of our Viator tours. Never found the guide. Fortunately, after going into the museum, the staff were helpful and added us to a scheduled museum tour. Advice, just go to the museum and go with the museum tour guides.
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