Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington waterfront · Wellington & the Wairarapa · New Zealand

★★★★★ Museum & culture

What it costs a family of four

Free

No admission charge for anyone.

What to know

VERIFIED FREE - the national museum, and free to everyone, with only some special exhibitions charging. The colossal squid, the earthquake house you can stand in, and Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War, with figures 2.4 times life size made by Weta. Allow longer than you plan; three hours is the minimum.

The details

Adult ticket	Free entry
Child ticket	Free entry
Typical visit	3 hours
Opening hours	Daily 10:00-18:00
Indoors or out	Indoors
Region	Wellington, New Zealand
Prices quoted in	NZD

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The planner prices a whole day for your exact party, warns about closures and drive times, and totals the trip in your own currency.

Official page: https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/

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