Overview
New Zealand’s national museum, Te Papa Tongarewa, opened in 1998 on Wellington’s waterfront. The museum, a celebration of New Zealand’s identity—the people, culture and environment —features hi-tech and traditional displays. In addition to significant collections of New Zealand art, the 16,000-plus taonga / treasures looked after by Te Papa are the largest Māori collection in any museum and span a broad spectrum of Māori art and culture, from revered and significant cultural heirlooms to humble everyday items dating from early pre-European times to today. In 2017, the museum was named as one of the top 25 museums in the world by TripAdvisor – the only museum in Australasia to be included.
Quick Facts
- Status
- Existing
Visitor Information
- Website
- Official website
