What it does
Te Papa Collections Online brings together New Zealand art, history, photography, cultural objects and natural-history specimens. Eligible images have free downloads, with reuse governed by the rights statement on each object record.
Tick With downloadable images when searching. On an object record, Download Image opens a panel with rights information and a Copy Credit control. After the short usage survey, select Download JPEG. Records with several photographs require a separate download for each view.
Creative Commons images can be reused under their attached licence. For All Rights Reserved material or permission beyond the supplied terms, use Buy or License. Fees can vary by use and territory, with possible access and research charges.
No Known Copyright Restrictions refers specifically to Te Papa’s knowledge under New Zealand law. The museum requests that images of taonga Māori be used only for research, study, personal or educational purposes.
Strengths
- A dedicated filter finds records with downloadable images.
- The download panel provides rights information and a ready-to-copy credit.
Watch out for
- All Rights Reserved material and uses beyond the supplied licence may need permission and fees.
- Taonga Māori have specific cultural-use guidance.
Best for
- Editors researching New Zealand collection imagery
- Students and researchers working with museum objects and specimens
Sources
- Collections Online | Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (Oct 27, 2026)
- About Collections Online | Te Papa (Oct 27, 2026)
- Tips for downloading on Collections Online | Te Papa (Oct 27, 2026)
- Fees | Te Papa (Oct 27, 2026)
- Portrait of Arthur Lett-Haines | Te Papa Collections Online (Oct 27, 2026)