Te Papa
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The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is New Zealand's national museum and is located in Wellington. 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.[3] An average of more than 1.5 million people visit every year, making it the 26th-most-visited art gallery in the world. Te Papa operates under a bicultural philosophy, and emphasises the living stories behind its cultural treasures.[4]
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Former name | Dominion Museum and National Art Gallery |
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Established | 1992 |
Location | Wellington, New Zealand |
Coordinates | 41°17′26″S 174°46′55″E |
Visitors | 1.5 million (2017)[1] |
Kaihautū | Arapata Hakiwai[2] |
Director | Courtney Johnston |
Website | Official website |
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