Gallipoli Exhibition: ANZAC Story Unveiled

Experience the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa’s Gallipoli Exhibit before the crowds. Explore the award-winning exhibition, featuring larger-than-life sculptures, immersive displays, and interactive experiences.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa - Avoid the crowds and delve into this award-winning exhibition before it opens. Experience Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War in the tranquility and respect this topic merits by participating in a small group guided tour.
    Te Papa has collaborated with Weta Workshop to craft an unparalleled exhibition. Receiving…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Local taxes
  • Introduction to the Exhibition (not a tour)
  • General Admission into the museum from 10am
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to short-term paid exhibitions
Additional Information

Experience Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War with the tranquility and respect this topic merits by participating in a small group guided tour.
Te Papa has collaborated with Weta Workshop to craft an unparalleled exhibition. Receiving international praise and numerous awards, join an expert guide to delve deeper into Te Papa’s renowned exhibition.

  • Witness…
Location
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Cable Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Alh2025
Feb 12, 2026
Superb and tasteful presentation of a brutal conflict - This is so tastefully presented but misses none of the horror and magnitude of a senseless and brutal conflict. The influence of the New Zealand cinematic story tellers is evident on each giant figurine that is so meticulously brought to life. The guide was immensely approachable and very knowledgable and help to bring the tour to life. This exhibit is a masterpiece in an otherwise average museum.
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Noëlle
Jan 27, 2026
Must-see visit - The sets created by Weta Workshop (Lord of the Rings) are fabulous. The giant characters (2.5 x human size) are confusingly realistic and moving. The exhibition is a very beautiful tribute to these men who crossed the planet to fight in Europe during the first world war. Exceptional.
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Tokouso21
Jan 12, 2026
Amazing exhibitions - Visited Te Papa a few times and never get sick of it. Exhibitions are amazing especially Gallipoli. Great museum to visit with families also. Would highly recommend visiting if you’re in Wellington.
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Briane811
Jun 10, 2025
An incredible Exhibit not to be missed at any cost - I was not sure what to expect from this exhibit located at the Museum of New Zealand and boy was I pleasantly surprised, What an amazing and very real exhibit where the characters are larger than life and have incredible detail. The exhibit tells the story of the Brave NZ troops who landed with the Canadians and the Australian's at Gallipoli back in the First World War. Probably one of the finest exhibitions anywhere in the world and tells a wonderful story. This is not to be missed and well done to the creators at WETA.
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Mark00king
May 23, 2025
Definitely not to be missed - Absolutely amazing, highly recommend! The exhibition is brilliant. If you’re in Wellington it’s a must do, seriously not to be missed.
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Samgt4481iz
Apr 24, 2025
fab experience - We went to see this exhibition a few days ago. Well worth the trip the exhibition is very well done and set out. Done from the point of view of the solders. Very interactive and great for all the family.
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Tulife
Mar 25, 2025
Very enjoyable museum - Fabulous Museum, the exhibit Galipoli was incredible So lifelike so moving I learned a lot about the New Zealand Involvement in the world wars All around an excellent museum with wonderful exhibits, I enjoyed learning more about the Maori culture
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Ian
Feb 24, 2025
Must see Gallipoli Exhibition - The Gallipoli Exhibition at the Museum is only there until April and is a must see. It contains a number of life like figures with incredible detail and very moving stories outlining their involvement in the War. The Exhibition illustrates that fact that The NZ soldiers advanced up the escarpment well beyond other allied forces. The efforts of the senior medical staff and leaders were extraordinary. The NZ commander Lt. Colonel Malone died leading his men and his body was never recovered.
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Izacri974
Mar 17, 2025
Medium - Not as interesting as it looks. The National Museum offers a larger exhibition on both World Wars than on Maori culture Expensive ext parking as everywhere in Wellington.
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Relax11555694466
Feb 19, 2025
Great Exhibition, awful guide! - This exhibition is outstanding and emotional. We booked for an Early Bird Entry 9:30am because we wanted to beat the crowds and enjoy the experience. There were 8 in the group and we were taken into the exhibition by Roger our guide. While the exhibition was outstanding the guide was not! He talked far too much and made the event all about him, I feel he was a frustrated actor! Every time we came across one of the figures he insisted on talking the whole time, suggesting we 'listen to the diaries to understand what they went through'.....well we couldn't hear the audio because Roger just kept talking. Roger also insisted on standing right in front of the giant figures, often with his back to the group, which prevented us from taking photos which he said we could do before we started. We kept hanging back while the group left the room which became more difficult as everyone else started arriving. Roger also kept on about how the figures were created, instead of allowing us to take time to appreciate the horrors of Gallipoli. What would have made the Early Bird experience better? An earlier start because by the time the doors opened to the public at 10am, we were barely into the exhibit! Another way to improve would be to have the guide be quiet and start the descriptive audio when the group enters the room and allow us to hear it!
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From $43
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).