LEVEL 1

Main entrance

Bush City: Take a walk in native bush outdoors. Enter through Te Taiao | Nature, Level 2

Te Papa Cafe: Our award-winning cafe is the perfect place to refuel during your visit

Te Papa Store: Discover uniquely New Zealand products, from contemporary art to traditional Māori taonga. Every purchase supports Te Papa

Quake Braker: Te Papa’s base isolators. Enter outside main entrance

LEVEL 2

Ticket desk: Tickets for international visitors, paid exhibitions, tours, and StoryPlace

Te Taiao | Nature: An interactive nature zone celebrating Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique environment, including the famous colossal squid. Relax in the two lounges – Treehouse and Backyard

Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War: A ground-breaking exhibition that tells the story of New Zealanders in World War I. Made in partnership with Wētā Workshop

Toa Tamariki: A gift shop for children. Includes a slide to keep the kids entertained while you shop

StoryPlace: Stories, songs, and play for children 5 and under. Fee applies

LEVEL 3

Blood Earth Fire: Explore the impact of human settlement on our land

LEVEL 4

Breathe | Mauri Ora: An Immersive Journey into Nature by Marshmallow Laser Feast. Paid exhibition. 13 December 2025 – 27 April 2026

Toi Art: Temporary art exhibitions 

Rongomaraeroa: Te Papa’s unique contemporary marae (meeting place)

Mana Whenua: The world of Māori

Treaty of Waitangi: Signs of a Nation: Aotearoa New Zealand’s founding document

Tangata o le Moana: Pacific peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand

Passports: Immigrants’ stories

The Mixing Room: Stories from young refugees in Aotearoa New Zealand

Britten Bike: The record-breaking Britten V1000 motorbike

Phar Lap: The legendary racehorse

PlaNet Pasifika: Pacific Discovery Centre for kids

Te Huka ā Tai: Māori Discovery Centre for kids

Espresso cafe: Serving up hot drinks and high teas. Take in the view of exhibitions

LEVEL 5

Toi Art: Works from the National Art Collection, and a family-friendly Art Studio

LEVEL 6

Viewing Terrace: Step outside for a harbour panorama