Te Papa, Museum of New Zealand

By Bridget MacDonald - Tourism Marketing 24 September 2010

Te Papa is New Zealand's innovative and interactive national museum. Explore the great treasures and stories of this country – its unique natural environment, Maori culture, art heritage, and fascinating history.

With a combination of the latest technology and classic story-telling, Te Papa educates, entertains, and inspires. Experience an exquisitely carved marae, walk through living native bush, and be shaken in the Earthquake House. Get hands-on in Discovery Centres, come face to face with a colossal squid and explore its life through 3-D animation, then venture into OurSpace, a multimedia adventure and adrenalin-filled motion simulator rides.

Take a guided tour or explore on your own. This is six floors of serious fun!

Open every day 10am–6pm (9pm Thursdays). Free admission.