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Explore Māori culture on this tour. From great journeys over vast oceans to hopeful visions for the 21st century, see treasures that speak to historical and contemporary Māori perspectives.

Highlights

• Explore the museum's Maori cultural treasures on guided tour
• Listen to stories and insights about Maori culture, art, and history
• Discover cultural exhibits with a friendly, knowledgable guide in a small group
• Two day entry to the museum

Description

Enjoy a 1-hour guided afternoon tour to discover Te Papa’s Maori cultural treasures and hear their stories. This tour will enrich your understanding of what makes New Zealand’s Maori culture unique. Listen to engaging and informative commentary as your guide brings the stories of New Zealand's places and people to life. The museum extensive collections are spread over six floors with high-tech interactive exhibits. Encounter Māori and other Pacific Island cultural treasures and learn about New Zealand’s extraordinary natural history. The tour is an ideal orientation for first-time visitors while adding depth and understanding to the Te Papa experience.  Your tour ticket includes museum entry, so you can continue exploring the museum for two days.

Includes

Museum entry ticket 1-hour guided tour Expert, friendly guide Live commentary in English

Important Information

• The museum is open daily from 10 am to 6 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 onsite for a fee
• Wheelchairs can be hired free of charge on site, subject to availability

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund