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Discover the highlights of Te Papa, New Zealand's national museum, on a one-hour small group tour with an expert local guide. International visitor entry is included in this ticket.

Highlights

• Explore Te Papa Tongarewa with an expert guide on 1-hour introductory tour
• Gain an overview of the collections so you can better explore on your own
• Learn about Maori cultural heritage, colonial history, traditions and art
• Includes two-day general admission to the museum (international visitors)

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 international visitor museum entry, so you can continue exploring the museum for two days.

Includes

General Admission to the museum (valid 48 hours) 1-hour guided small group tour Expert, friendly guide Live commentary in English

Important Information

• Tours are only available in English
• 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