Showcase of New Zealand’s Taonga
Te Papa Tongarewa is New Zealand’s national museum. It opened in 1998 on the Wellington waterfront. Te Papa is recognised as a world leader in the new wave of innovative and interactive museum experiences, and has achieved an international reputation for excellence. Since opening, Te Papa has attracted well over 1 million visitors every year. It is a celebration of New Zealand’s identity - the people, the culture and the environment and features hi-tech and traditional displays. As well as significant collections of New Zealand art, the taonga (treasures) looked after by Te Papa comprise the largest Maori collection held by any museum in New Zealand, and number almost 16,000. These cover the broad spectrum of Maori art and culture, from the most highly revered and significant cultural heirlooms, through to the most humble of day-to-day items, from very early pre-European times to today. Open daily, 10am-6pm (9pm Thursdays).
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