Make a donation

When you support Te Papa, you not only join our community of donors – you give others access to our world-class collections and to transformative experiences. Your contribution also helps ensure that the museums remain an active, innovative centre for teaching, learning, and research.

Donations over $500 are eligible for our Annual Giving programme. For more information, visit Annual giving programme.

If you would like to donate directly to the Foundation bank account, the details are below.

Please add the name of the campaign as your reference if you would like your donation to be tagged to a specific purpose.

If you would like a tax receipt, please email rebecca.galloway@tepapafoundation.org.nz. Donations made via our online form will receive an automatic tax receipt.

Account name: Te Papa Foundation

Account number: 03-0502-0354829-000

Bank: Westpac Lambton Quay

Giving in person

The next time you’re visiting Te Papa, please consider donating via the green tap & go stands or cash donation boxes dotted throughout the museum.

You can also make a donation at the Information Desk on Level 2, or give an add-on donation to any purchase at the Te Papa Store.

Thank you for your generosity and support.

Watch Tumu Whakarae Courtney Johnson and Te Papa Foundation Chair Aaron Hape talk about why suppporting The Foundation is important