Tickets

The ticket desk is on Level 2. Buy tickets for museum entry (international visitors only), paid exhibitions, guided tours, and StoryPlace for children under age 5. Pick up a map and find out about exhibitions and events.

Museum entry

• International visitors: Museum entry is $35 for ages 16 years and older. Your ticket is valid for 48 hours. Entry is free for children under 16 years.

• New Zealanders: Museum entry is free – no ticket needed. This includes New Zealand citizens and people with visas to study, work, or live in New Zealand.

Guided tours

Take a guided tour with a knowledgeable Host.

• Introducing Te Papa: Discover Aotearoa New Zealand’s cultures, history, and environment.

• Māori Highlights: Explore Māori culture, history, and values.

• Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War: Experience the story of New Zealanders in World War I.

• Art Narratives: Encounter contemporary New Zealand art.

• Te Papa Highlights in Mandarin 蒂帕帕亮点之旅 汉语 : 通过生动翔实的中文讲解，让您进一步了解新西兰的历史文化，聆听馆藏珍宝背后的故事。 The perfect way to get an overview of Te Papa’s highlights, Māori treasures, and New Zealand history.

Adult 16 years and over: $50    

Child 5 to 15 years: $25

Child under 5 years: Free         

International visitors: These fees are for guided tours only and do not include the $35 museum entry charge for international visitors. Save $10 by buying a guided tour + museum entry package – available online only.

Visitor services 

Te Papa is open 10am–6pm daily except Christmas Day.

Lockers for items like coats and bags are on Level 1. Fee applies.

Internet is free – connect with Free-Te-Papa-WiFi.

Toilets are on Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Parents’ rooms are on Level 1 in the cafe, and on Levels 2, 4, and 5.

Wheelchairs and mobility scooters are available to use for free – ask a Host.

Cafes and stores

Te Papa Cafe: Our award-winning cafe is the perfect place to refuel during your visit. Level 1, open 9am–5pm daily except Christmas Day. Kitchen closes 3pm.

Espresso cafe: Serving up hot drinks and high teas. Take in the view of exhibitions. Level 4, open 10am–4pm daily except Christmas Day.

Te Papa Store: Discover uniquely New Zealand products, from contemporary art to traditional Māori taonga. Every purchase supports Te Papa. Level 1, open 9am–6pm daily except Christmas Day.

Toa Tamariki: A gift shop for children. Includes a slide to keep the kids entertained while you shop. Level 2, open 9am–6pm daily except Christmas Day.

To protect our treasures, please don’t eat or drink in the museum.

You can photograph and film for personal use, unless the signs say otherwise.