Beat the lines and see the Gallipoli exhibition before the doors open to the public at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Get a short introduction from a Te Papa host, then wander freely at your own pace.
About this ticket
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Valid 1 day
- Starting time 9:30 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Host or greeter
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- See the ground-breaking Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War exhibition before the crowds arrive
- Marvel at giant sculptures frozen in a moment of time and at 2.4 times human size
- Learn the story of eight ordinary New Zealanders who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances
- Explore the vast collections of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa at your own pace
Full description
Avoid the crowds and enter the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa before it opens to the public at 10:00 AM, and access the "Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War" exhibition to learn more about one of the major campaigns of World War I.
Get a short introduction from a knowledgeable guide, and then explore at your own pace. Combining the world of museums with the world-class creative artistry of Weta Workshop, the ground-breaking exhibition tells the story through the eyes and words of eight ordinary New Zealanders who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances.
Learn all about the giant sculptures that took a staggering 24,000 hours to create. Encounter 3D maps and projections, miniatures, models, dioramas, and a range of interactive experiences that will bring New Zealand's Gallipoli story to life. Then, use your entry ticket to explore the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa's vast collections at leisure.
Includes
- Early entrance to the Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War exhibition
- Museum entrance ticket
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
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Meeting point
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, 55 Cable Street, Wellington. Enter the museum and go upstairs to the Information Desk on Level 2. Present your voucher at the Information Desk at least 10 minutes prior to your tour departure.
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Know before you go
- Early entrance is limited to 30 participants per day
- Parental guidance is recommended as the exhibition contains graphic content and some language may offend
- The museum is open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, except Christmas Day
- Children under 5 years old are free of charge
- All participants require a ticket
- The museum is easily accessible by foot, bus, train or car from central Wellington
- Outdoor and covered parking is available on site for a fee
- Wheelchairs and mobility scooters can be hired on site, subject to availability
- A coat and bag check is available for a flat fee of $1
