Weta WorkshopvsMuseum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Both The Weta Cave and Museum of New Zealand are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Museum of New Zealand ranks significantly higher than The Weta Cave. Museum of New Zealand comes in at #1 in Wellington with endorsements from 4 reviewers such as Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
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Corner of Weka St, and Camperdown Roads, Miramar, Wellington 6022, New Zealand
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Frommer's "When Weta Workshop created the special effects for the Lord of the Rings trilogy (and many other movies), they initiated an enduring phenomenon." Full review
Lonely Planet "Film buffs will enjoy the Weta Cave, a fun, mind-boggling minimuseum." Full review
Fodor's "The innovative designers and effects wizards at Weta have brought many high-profile movies to life, so it’s no surprise that their home turf is nirvana for cinephiles." Full review
Afar Magazine "Whether you’re a complete freak fan, or just someone who enjoyed the movies, a visit to the Weta Cave is a great experience." Full review
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Frommer's Lonely Planet Frommer's Fodor's
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Travel + Leisure
55 Cable St, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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Frommer's "One of the largest national museums in the world, Te Papa is redefining the word museum." Full review
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The city's 'must-see' attraction... it's highly interactive, fun, and full of surprises." Full review
Frommer's "The Museum of New Zealand combines interactive technology with world-class displays that tell the whole New Zealand story—the country's history, art, her people, and natural environment." Full review
Fodor's "Te Papa Tongarewa provides an essential introduction to the country's people, cultures, landforms, flora, and fauna." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is a perfect prelude to your exploration of the country." Full review
Afar Magazine "Draws together collections that feature New Zealand's natural, social and political experience, exhibiting through the prism of both European and Maori cultures." Full review
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Entry to the permanent collection is free, though admission to some special exhibitions and events may need a ticket, and guided tours have a charge.
Afar Magazine "At this spectacle... The most savage must weep.The Gallipoli campaign of World War I was a defining moment for the newly independent dominions of New Zealand and Australia, and the..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "It contains over 800,000 artworks and objects, and it has a rotation of exhibitions including dinosaur skeletons and ancient artifacts...it’s an interesting experience for children and adults alike."
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