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Te Papa Tongarewa

55 Cable St, Wellington, New Zealand 6001

Featured Review : Te Papa Tongarewa museum ("Te Papa" or "Our Place" for short) is New Zealand's national museum and is right in the heart of Wellington next to the docks. If you only have time to visit one thing in Wellington, visit Te P...See Full Review

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Te Papa Tongarewa Reviews

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A great museum for a wet day

  • 5 out of 5 stars by jessparkin from Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
  • September 9, 2010
Quote: The Te Papa Museum is one of Wellington, and New Zealands top formal attractions in terms of museums and galleries. Located on the sea front set back from the sea by gardens overlooking the harbour it is in a wonderful - if very windy location. The... Read the full Te Papa Tongarewa review

From journal North Island of New Zealand

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Our Place in Wellington - Great Museum

  • 4 out of 5 stars by beckyX from Cambridge, United Kingdom
  • October 5, 2009
Quote: Te Papa Tongarewa museum ("Te Papa" or "Our Place" for short) is New Zealand's national museum and is right in the heart of Wellington next to the docks. If you only have time to visit one thing in Wellington, visit Te Papa. Many of the collections... Read the full Te Papa Tongarewa review

From journal Travels in New Zealand

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Te Papa Tongarewa

  • 5 out of 5 stars by TLM2008 from Toronto, Ontario
  • February 12, 2008
Quote: To use a cliché in the travel review business, a trip to Wellington is not complete without a visit to the Te Papa museum. Translated as “our place” Te Papa is the National Museum of New Zealand and is an immense source of pride for Wellingtonians. ... Read the full Te Papa Tongarewa review

From journal Windy Wellington

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Te Papa Tongarewa

  • 5 out of 5 stars by UK Flower Girl from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  • November 18, 2006
Te Papa Tongarewa
Quote: If you are only transiting Wellington and don’t have much time to see the sights, this is one place you need to visit. Te Papa Tongarewa, "Our Place," is New Zealand’s national museum and it is FREE. It tells the story of New Zealand’s people and... Read the full Te Papa Tongarewa review

From journal Wellington: Last Stop on the North Island

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Te Papa Tongarewa

  • 5 out of 5 stars by stomps from Houston, Texas
  • April 6, 2006
Te Papa Tongarewa
Quote: I definitely have to say that of all the museums I've ever been to, this one held my attention for the longest period of time. The national museum of New Zealand, or "Our place," had a lot of stuff that obviously isn't in other museums, and all this... Read the full Te Papa Tongarewa review

From journal Whirlwind Tour of Wellington

Te Papa

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Tallulah_B from Brooklyn, New York
  • September 23, 2005
Te Papa
Quote: Many people told me that this was the must-see activity in Wellington. I think that if you are interested in the cultural history of the Maori, then it is MUST-see. It is also FREE!!! It is the national museum of New Zealand that includes a... Read the full Te Papa Tongarewa review

From journal One Day in Wellington

Te Papa

  • 5 out of 5 stars by lo7la from Elmhurst, Illinois
  • August 11, 2005
Te Papa
Quote: The Te Papa museum is the ultimate must if you are visiting Wellington. Entry is free, but you'll find a donation box as you walk in. The museum showcases some of the best cultural works in New Zealand, along with an in-depth history of the Maori... Read the full Te Papa Tongarewa review

From journal Getting Cultural in Wellington

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Te Papa National Museum

  • 5 out of 5 stars by noushi from London, United Kingdom
  • April 5, 2005
Quote: I am not very fond of museums normally, but this is a MUST-SEE! This is a great museum and a good place to take kids. You will learn almost everything there is to know about New Zealand, including its history and culture from the very beginning to... Read the full Te Papa Tongarewa review

From journal Wellington

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Te Tapa Tongawera

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Quan from Seattle, Washington
  • January 3, 2001
Quote: The Te Tapa Museum is the pride of Wellington, being as it is the museum of art, history, Maori culture and the natural environment. Located at the edge of the water, it is a beautiful architectural structure. It is an extremely high-tech museum,... Read the full Te Papa Tongarewa review

From journal Wellington, the windy capital

Te Papa

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Becs from Hoboken, New Jersey
  • November 7, 2000
Quote: It's a must! The children area will keep the kids busy, and the adults busier if you don't leave before getting involved! They have a nature track, a maori track, one for history, another for art, the temporary exhibitions, and the kids'. You can... Read the full Te Papa Tongarewa review

From journal A Journey through New Zealand I - North Island