Te Papa Wellington

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

www.tepapa.govt.nz
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Experience the whole of New Zealand in one building! Te Papa is New Zealand's bold, innovative and interactive national museum. Explore the …

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Nov 2, 2024
A lovely museum to visit, I had wanted to go to Te Papa to originally see the Gallilopli exhibit, which is amazing to look at, all the other exhibits within the museum are great to see as well Full review by flyingeagle2223
Oct 28, 2024
First of all, I never been a national museum which you have to pay! It costs NZ$35 per person to go in. Secondly, there are 6 levels in this museum, two very important levels 5/6 are closed! Only fou… Full review by Tina X
Oct 10, 2024
The Anzac exhibition is excellent: really well done and very moving. The rest of the museum is 'average'. Improved on 10 years ago, when we last visited but could be so much better. Lots of wasted … Full review by martincS2512NK
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About how much time does it take to go through this museum?
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We spent about two hours there, viewing the Terracotta Warriors and having tea and cake. We had been previously to see the War exhibition so didn't do that again. You can …
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We spent about two hours there, viewing the Terracotta Warriors and having tea and cake. We had been previously to see the War exhibition so didn't do that again. You can spend as much time as you want or see just the one exhibition. Warriors well worth a visit.
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Is it near to a campervan site so we could easily visit this museum
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There is plenty of parking alongside the museum. You might need to check their website re parking a campervan though.
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Are u still open on Christmas Day? Your website isn't clear
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Why not ask local people to see if they know? It would be nice if it was open as it is a beautiful and massive place. Good place to go on Christmas Day! Like the person said above, there is …
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Why not ask local people to see if they know? It would be nice if it was open as it is a beautiful and massive place. Good place to go on Christmas Day! Like the person said above, there is a waterfront not far where you can check out the beautiful view. The waterfront also has interesting thing you will find out when you take a walk. I cannot wait to go back!
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Are u open on Christmas Day? Your website isn't clear.
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Hi Just checked website and it says closed on Christmas Day. Worth visiting if you have time.
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Answer by Sarah S · Dec 22, 2016
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My Wife and I are doing a cruise round New Zealand next year ,so we only get a day in each port .I suppose that all the …
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My Wife and I are doing a cruise round New Zealand next year ,so we only get a day in each port .I suppose that all the cruises stop at the same ports of call. My question is what are the best places to visit ,we are in our 70's so nothing like hang gliding or that adventurous.
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Personally I would advise Zealandia (nature reserve) and a visit to Weta workshops (this co does fabulous movie set work and the tour is great)
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