Te Papa Museum

Te Papa is the National Museum of New Zealand; it offers tourists and New Zealanders alike a very unique and authentic idea about of New Zealand’s history, its treasures and stories. The museum is located in Wellington and is open all year round and, best of all, entry is free of charge. It is a museum that is spread over five floors where visitors can get an insight about the shaping of the land New Zealand, how its unique culture evolved and what traditions its people hold high and dear. One can find out about the geological forces that shaped the landscapes of New Zealand and experience a real life earthquake. Explore the world of the Maori people or the Tangate whenua, the first discoverers of New Zealand or find out all about the unique flora and fauna of the country. The museum is well-worth a visit and will help anyone understand New Zealand better, it will also help visitors appreciate this beautiful country and its likeable people.