Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Attraction
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New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history.
55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
+64 4 381 7000
Did You Know?
1.5 million
Annual Visitors
Te Papa welcomes over 1.5 million visitors each year, making it one of the most popular museums in the world.
1998
Opening Year
Te Papa opened its doors in 1998 after the merger of the National Museum of New Zealand and the National Art Gallery.
Bicultural
Philosophy
Te Papa operates under a bicultural philosophy, emphasizing the living stories behind its cultural treasures and celebrating both Māori and European heritage.
Treasure Box
Māori Meaning
The name Te Papa translates to 'the treasure box' in Māori, reflecting the museum's vast collection of artifacts and stories.