1 city · 1 museum · 1 free
World Museum Guide covers 1 museum in New Zealand across 1 city, with admission prices, opening hours and highlights for each. 1 has free standard admission.
Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.
Wellington, New Zealand
Art Museum · Best for families & history enthusiasts
Te Papa Tongarewa — 'the place of treasures of this land' in Māori — opened in 1998 on the Wellington waterfront as New Zealand's national museum. The building, designed by architects Jasmax, spans six floors along the Wellington harbour foreshore and is one of the most visited destinations in New Zealand, drawing over 1.5 million visitors annually.
Free entry · ⏱ 2–4 hours
Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington is the museum World Museum Guide covers in New Zealand.
World Museum Guide covers 1 museum in New Zealand across 1 city — 1 with free standard admission.
1 of 1 museum in our New Zealand guide has free standard admission: Te Papa Tongarewa. Special exhibitions can still be ticketed.
