We spent the day at Te Papa, like the National History Museum a day is not long enough. It was fantastic, the insight into the early settlers, the Whale Exhibition. The children (age 5 & 9) also enjoyed all the interactive stuff. If in Wellington, make it a must see. Cafe food is great too. more

We went twice because there was so much to see and do at TePapa. The facility is magnificent and offers a really nice little cafe on the 3rd? floor where we sat cozily with those wonderful hot chocolates and coffee's amongst the large open-aired museum. The exhibits were artfully prepared and instructive using multi-media types of displays. Old and young... more

My husband and I were on a tight schedule and intended to spend 20 minutes here. We ended up spending 3 hours and had to tear ourselves away from the place. Fantastic museum. Yes it's free, but there are some fun little things to pay for on one floor. For instance, there is an exhibit where my husband and I... more

This is a must see attraction of Wellington. The free displays give a glimpse into the culture and people of New Zealand. You can easily spend all day wandering around the museum. If you do a self guided tour be sure to purchase the Te Papa Explorer ($3NZD) that gives information about each floor and even a suggested tour. There... more

The museum is a must-see. It is free but you can give any donations to keep it free and available for us the tourists and locals. The only thing you have to pay is the a map of the museum but you can't get lost and there are signs tell you what it is in each level. It does take... more

You must visit Te Papa in Wellington if you travel to New Zealand. It is a showcase of how a museum ought to be designed and run. The exhibits are thoughtful and relevant to an understanding of New Zealand's multicultural identity. I spent a whole day at Te Papa and still didn't get to see everything, so don't leave it... more

The museum is a must-see and fascinating. The outdoor plantings and the harborside location are beautiful also.The reason I'm writing this review is to point out that the museum is a monument to political correctness. History and modern Maori culture are intermingled, with little effort to be analytical about historical events. The aim of the museum is to promote a... more