In summary, Te Papa is large, contemporary and populist. It is unlike a traditional museum and one may question the apparent depth of scholarship. Nevertheless, Te Papa will be accessible to many people and is sure to be a popular success. Te Papa is a great family outing. It is sure to be a valuable educational resource for schools.
Tourists now have something to do in Wellington.
Te Papa saw off Sir Wallace Rowling but ensured prosperity for elements within the construction industry. Whatever your attitude to government spending hundreds of millions on a theme park to house our national treasures on reclaimed land on an active faultline, you have to hand it to the organisers at Te Papa, they put on a great show on opening day. Yours truly looks forward to the next visit. We went to Te Papa, and I thought it was nice. It was very interesting, especially the Time Warp.