Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa: Māori Highlights Tour

Recommended by 96% of travelers

Wellington, New Zealand

1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy an introduction to the highlights of Te Papa’s Māori *taonga,* meaning “cultural treasures” in te reo Māori language. Learn more about te ao Māori, or the Māori worldview, than you would wandering around the large museum alone. The tour includes the international visitor entry charge, allowing 2-day access to the museum, so you can explore the collections further after the enriching culture tour.

Discover cultural exhibits with the help of a museum guide
Hear stories and insights about Māori culture, art, and history
Afternoon start time leaves your morning free in Wellington
Includes international visitor admission with 2-day entry

What's Included

Professional Tour Guide
International visitor admission fee (two-day entry)

Entrance fee to short-term paid exhibitions

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Departure Point: Te Papa, Wellington Waterfront

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.1:00 pm

Itinerary

Head to the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, located at the waterfront in Wellington. This 1-hour tour takes place with a museum guide in the afternoon. You'll set off with a group and guide to explore popular exhibits that shed light on the land of Aotearoa and its indigenous Māori people.

With collections spread over six floors of engaging, interactive displays, there are plenty of Māori and other Pacific Island cultural treasures to encounter, along with New Zealand’s extraordinary natural history. Hear engaging and informative commentary on the most important works of art, and learn about the museum's unique bi-cultural partnership, which recognizes and celebrates Māori as tangata whenua—the original people of this land.

It's an ideal orientation for first-time visitors while adding depth and understanding to the Te Papa experience.

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 23 reviews

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Wonderful informative history lesson

Cat_H, Feb 2024

Loved the museum, and this tour. Angela is an amazing ambassador for her heritage, and passing on some knowledge for us to be more aware of the Māori history.