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Wellington: Museum of NZ General Admission

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Entry ticket
Wellington: Museum of NZ General Admission
4.1  / 518 reviews

Te Papa museum entry for international visitors – Aotearoa New Zealand’s national museum. Book your museum entry ticket online and avoid the queue.

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Valid 2 days
Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the line through a separate entrance
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights

  • Aotearoa New Zealand's National collection of taonga (treasures)
  • #1 attraction in NZ (according to Tripadvisor)
  • Family friendly
  • Includes general admission to the museum for 48 hours

Full description

Visit Te Papa – Aotearoa New Zealand’s national museum. Discover Māori and Pacific cultural treasures, the unique natural environment and history of Aotearoa New Zealand, and the National Art Collection – all in one building on Wellington’s waterfront. Avoid the queue and book online. Only international visitors aged 16 and over need to buy a museum entry ticket. International visitors under the age of 16 are free, but they need a ticket. New Zealanders are free – no ticket is needed. This includes people living in New Zealand, and New Zealand citizens and residents living overseas.

Includes

  • 48-hour Entry/Admission to The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guide
  • Guided Tour
  • Entry to any special/short term exhibitions
  • Parking

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Meeting point

On entry to Te Papa please check in with a Te Papa Host who will direct you where to go. Do not enter the International Ticketing queue. You tickets can be validated by a Te Papa Host through the righ-hand entrance at the top of the stairs

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • At Te Papa, please have your ticket ready, either printed or on your device. On Level 2, show your ticket to a host near the tickets queue. Then walk past the queue and enjoy the museum!
  • Please read the free entry policy before confirming your booking at - https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/visit/tickets-international-visitor-museum-entry
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
  • Book tickets for international children even though entry is free.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Te Papa is an accessible museum.
  • Visitors using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and other mobility vehicles can access most of Te Papa. Wheelchairs and a mobility scooter are available for free. Certified assisted dogs are welcome.
  • You can explore Te Papa in New Zealand Sign Language.

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Product ID: 768823

Activity provider:Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

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