The Colossal Squid
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Wheelchair accessible
The world's only complete colossal squid specimen is on display at the Te Papa Museum.

๐Ÿ“œ World's only complete colossal squid specimen on display.
๐Ÿ” Located at Te Papa Museum, New Zealand's national museum.

Why Go

๐Ÿฆ‘ See the largest squid species, weighing up to 1000 pounds.
๐Ÿ‘€ Explore bizarre anatomy with models of beak and tentacle hook.
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Suitable for all ages, permanent free exhibition.
๐ŸŽฅ Watch videos about its journey from Antarctica and examination highlights.

Tips

โณ Allow 15 minutes for the exhibition.
๐Ÿ“š Activity book available for ages 10+.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Free with museum entry.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Permanent exhibition, daily.

Accessibility

โ™ฟ Wheelchair accessible.

Last updated 9 days ago

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