What is the meaning of Te Papa?

What is the meaning of Te Papa?

the treasure box
Usually known as Te Papa (Māori for “the treasure box”), it opened in 1998 after the merging of the National Museum of New Zealand and the National Art Gallery.

What is Te Papa known for?

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’.

How many floors is Te Papa?

Download our map and discover the treasures and unique stories of New Zealand on six floors of fascinating displays.

How long does it take to go through Te Papa?

The temporary Gallipoli exhibit can take an hour or two. The remainder could take a day if you read every label. The beauty is is that it is free so you can go out for a while, then come back in.

Who built Te Papa?

Ivan Mercep
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa/Architects

How is Te Papa funded?

At Te Papa today, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that the museum will receive an additional $18 million of Crown funding for the financial year 2020/2021. This will help maintain Te Papa’s core operations and critical infrastructure after the impacts of Covid-19.

Does Te Papa have dinosaurs?

Sir James Hector, Hector’s dolphin and Taniwhasaurus James Hector, the first director of the museum that eventually became Te Papa, found and named many species, including two genera of giant fossil reptiles – the Taniwhasaurus and Mauisaurus.

Who runs Te Papa?

Who owns the land Te Papa is on? Our museum building sits on land owned by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. This comprises 2.3019 hectares.

Can you eat at Te Papa?

Our ground-floor cafe offers great breakfasts, brunches, lunches, and fresh snacks. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available.

How much does it cost to get into Te Papa Museum?

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa/Tickets

What can you see at Te Papa?

What to see at Te Papa?…5 MUST VISIT DISPLAYS 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.

How old is Te Papa Museum?

29c. 1992
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa/Age