Journey into the heart of Aotearoa’s national museum to experience Te Papa’s collections like never before. Venture behind the scenes with a Te Papa Host discover more about Te Papa’s hidden taonga (treasures) up close and personal.

These Back-of-house Waka Taonga Tours are a Kupe Dreaming event and part of A Waka Odyssey, a week-long celebration of our place in the Pacific that includes the spectacular Kupe: Festival Opening Night.

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Saturday 24 Feb –
Friday 02 Mar

GA
$45.00

Pricing excludes service fee

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To request a tour booking please email tours@tepapa.govt.nz with your preferred date and number of tickets.



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