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Te Papa Museum of New Zealand

Address:   Cable Street, Wellington
Wellington
New Zealand
Phone:   +64 4 381 7000
Website:   http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/Tepapa/English/

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Average Rating:   (6 votes)

Te Papa is New Zealand's national museum, offering visitors a unique and authentic experience of this country's treasures and stories. Te Papa is a waharoa, a gateway, to an encounter with the essence of New Zealand's land and people. Wonderful taonga (Maori cultural treasures), art, and objects are presented through fascinating stories, thought-provoking interpretations, and engaging interactives. Prepare to be engaged, stimulated, and surprised!

Over the five floors of our huge building you can explore the breadth of the New Zealand story - from the shaping of its land to the spirit of its diverse peoples, from its unique wildlife to its distinctive visual culture. Te Papa is a place that welcomes visitors of all ages and interests. Along with stimulating exhibitions there are also engaging and fun presentations, including an animated theatre, and a colossal squid specimen and a 3-D animation of the ocean depths. Our Space, presents a multimedia adventure with the latest interactive technology and adrenalin-filled motion simulator rides. With its hands-on learning areas and interactivity, Te Papa is a wonderful place for children.

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    tonimartin posted on September 13th, 2012
    Overall Rating: 9.3 / 10

    Te Papa is an awesome venue for children and adults alike. There is plenty to see & do and frequently new exhibitions to enjoy.It's wonderful that is free to enter & you can see & do so much without having to pay. It's a must do when in wellington.

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    twist55 posted on January 24th, 2012
    Overall Rating: 7.0 / 10

    I have been a few times and I have enjoyed myself every time. The last time paid $15 for an exhibition that I only spent 10 minutes in but apart from that I have no complaints. There is so much to do, I could spend hours in there.

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    wilees posted on November 12th, 2011
    Overall Rating: 10.0 / 10

    This amazing museum is free and you would have to be very stange to not find something in the many floors that interested you!! Exhibitions are often changing. Recommended

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    jade17 posted on May 29th, 2010
    Overall Rating: 9.7 / 10

    I have been to Te Papa three times now and still find myself "losing" a few hours in there. With chaging exhibitions and many interactive displays, it is still worth going even if you have visited before. The standard of the displays and imaginative ways they are put together is amazing. Certainly not the boring museum I had to visit as a kid!

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    maybesomeday posted on September 16th, 2009
    Overall Rating: 8.7 / 10

    Our family visits Te Papa every time we're in Wellington. The best museum in New Zealand. It's very modern museum with lots of interactive displays that are entertaining for young and old. No dust gathering on displays here that's for sure. Entry is free so value for money is outstanding. Expect to spend 3 to 4 hours at Te Papa.

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    Gazzaah posted on January 23rd, 2007
    Overall Rating: 7.0 / 10

    I went to Te Papa to check out the Lord of Rings exhibition which was great, the detail on the costumes was amazing. I'm not usually a fan of museums but there was plenty of interesting NZ history there to look at. 10/10 for the Lord of the Rings exhibition (hopefully they bring it back). Overall - 7/10.