Te Papa brings Scott’s Antarctic Discovery Hut

Antarctic explorer’s hut in virtual reality at Te Papa, Wellington Scoop, 7 July 2025

A famous Antarctic explorer’s hut is opening its doors to the public in Wellington for the first time, thanks to cutting-edge technology and a dose of Kiwi ingenuity.

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