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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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Te Papa (meaning ‘Our Place’ in Maori), the national museum of New Zealand, is located on Wellington’s waterfront, from where it enjoys magnificent views across the harbour. The museum was opened to enable the people of New Zealand to learn more about their cultural identity and their country’s geography and has attracted international acclaim for its ultra-modern and interactive displays. It occupies a floor space measuring 36,000 sq m (387,513 sq ft) and houses many national artefacts, enabling visitors to learn about the art, history and natural environment of New Zealand. It also has several permanent exhibitions, including the Time Warp display, which allows visitors to travel back in time to New Zealand’s prehistoric age.
Air: Wellington International Airport. Road: Bus: Public services. Car: Wellington motorway (Aotea Quay exit), then along Waterloo, Customhouse and Jervois Quay, which leads directly to Cable Street.
Contact Addresses
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, PO Box 467, Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand
Tel: (04) 381 7000
Website: www.tepapa.govt.nz
Location
New Zealand, Wellington
Air: Wellington International Airport. Road: Bus: Public services. Car: Wellington motorway (Aotea Quay exit), then along Waterloo, Customhouse and Jervois Quay, which leads directly to Cable Street.
Contact Addresses
Tel: (04) 381 7000
Website: www.tepapa.govt.nz
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