Te Papa Tongarewa, commonly known as Te Papa, is the national museum and art gallery of New Zealand. Te Papa translates to "container of treasures" in the Māori language, and the museum's name reflects its role in preserving the cultural, historical, and artistic treasures of New Zealand.
Te Papa's collections include art, history, natural history, and cultural artifacts. The museum's focus is on showcasing New Zealand's rich heritage, including Māori and Pacific Island cultures.
Free Admission: Te Papa offers free general admission, making it accessible to a wide range of visitors. Some special exhibitions may require a fee.
"Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War" is an exhibit at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington. The exhibit opened on April 25, 2015, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign during World War I.
The exhibition is known for its immersive and emotional portrayal of the Gallipoli Campaign, a significant event in New Zealand's history. It tells the stories of eight ordinary New Zealanders who were part of the campaign, using large-scale, hyper-realistic sculptures created by Weta Workshop, the company known for its work on "The Lord of the Rings" films.
These sculptures, which are 2.4 times human size, aim to convey the human experiences and emotions of those who were there. The exhibit also includes interactive displays, artifacts, and personal accounts to bring the events of the campaign to life and give visitors a deeper understanding of the impact of the war on New Zealanders.
