The meaning of Te Papa Tongarewa Our te reo Māori name, 'Te Papa Tongarewa', translates literally to 'container of treasures'. A fuller interpretation is 'our container of treasured things and people that spring from mother earth here in New Zealand'.
Does New Zealand have a museum?
National Museum of New Zealand, in Wellington, general museum of science and the natural history of New Zealand. A Maori section contains artifacts and carvings.
What is the #1 museum in the world?
1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY. The Met — as it's affectionately called by New Yorkers — tops the list as travelers top choice in the US and in the world for the third year. It's one of the world's great museums — so great that you can spend the entire day there and still not see everything.
What can you see at Te Papa?
- THE EARTHQUAKE HOUSE. The Earthquake House is an old favourite that's been in Te Papa since the museum opened in 1998.
- THE COLOSSAL SQUID.
- THE GALLIPOLI SCULPTURES.
- BUSH CITY.
- THE BRITTEN MOTORBIKE.
Who built Te Papa?
Ivan Mercep
How much does it cost to get into Te Papa Museum?
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Do you need to book for Te Papa?
All exhibition areas of Te Papa are open to school groups. Book your visit at least two weeks in advance by using our online booking form. Report to a friendly Te Papa Host, at our main entrance, when you arrive.
Why was Auckland Museum built?
The tragic loss of so many young men and women during the First World War prompted Aucklanders to look at building a war memorial museum. Auckland War Memorial Museum was opened in 1929 and added to in 1966 to commemorate the later wars.
Is it free to go to the Auckland Museum?
General Admission entrance is FREE for Auckland residents and Members, or by donation for those from the rest of New Zealand.