StoryPlace Programmes
At StoryPlace, children and their caregivers spend a magical, interactive time exploring the New Zealand environment through play and make-believe. StoryPlace offerings include fabulous storytelling, drama, puzzles, games, and art activities.
StoryPlace is themed to reflect the New Zealand environment and its programmes are designed to link with the Early Childhood Curriculum. The programme themes change every three weeks.
Current programmes:
- 15 October – 4 November
Incredible insects / ngārara tino mīharo
- 5 November – 25 November
One day a Taniwha … / tētahi rā he Taniwha …
- 26 November – 25 December
A pohutukawa Christmas / he kirihimete pohutukawa
- 26 December – 13 January
Let’s go camping! – Haere ki te whakatū puni
- 14 January – 3 February
Tangaroa’s ocean creatures – Ngā uri a Tangaroa
- 4 February – 24 February
Jump frog! – Poraka pekepeke!
- 25 February – 17 March
Looking at art – Mahi Toi
- 18 March – 7 April
Maui tales – Ngā pūrākau o Māui
- 8 April – 28 April
Move your body – Tinana korikori
- 29 April – 19 May
Water water everywhere – He wai, he wai
- 20 May – 9 June
Farmyard friends – Haere mai ki te pāmu
- 10 June – 7 July
Matariki: Dawn Stars – Ngā Tohu o te Tau Hou Māori
StoryPlace session times
10.15am - 11.00am
11.30am - 12.15pm
1.30pm - 2.15pm
2.30pm - 3.15pm
3.45pm - 4.30pm
Tickets cost $3 per person. Children under 12 months are free but still require a ticket.
StoryPlace programmes last 45 minutes and can include up to 25 people at a time. Programme sessions run five times a day, every day of the year.
How to buy tickets for StoryPlace
Buy your tickets at the Information Desk, Level 2.
We recommend purchasing tickets in advance because StoryPlace is a very popular spot! You can do this up to seven days before a session. Please note: you need to come in to Te Papa to buy your tickets, unless there are 10 or more of you.
Check availability
Sometimes our sessions are booked out by early childhood centres. If you decide to visit StoryPlace on any given day (and don't already have your tickets), it is a good idea to phone the Enquiry Centre in the morning to check that the sessions are still available to the public. Phone: (04) 381 7000.
Are you a group of 10 or more people?
We take advanced bookings for groups of 10 or more people. Book over the phone, email us, or use our online booking form.
Phone: (04) 381 7000
Fax: (04) 381 7170
Email: storyplace@tepapa.govt.nz
Did you know you can book a StoryPlace birthday party?
StoryPlace Birthday Party times are available twice daily during term time. Sessions run for 45 minutes for up to 25 people.
A StoryPlace Birthday Party includes stories, songs, free play, dress-ups, art activities, make-believe, face painting and a birthday meal.. You may like to provide wrapped gifts for a treasure hunt inside, or you can choose a special party theme.
> How birthdays @ StoryPlace work