What to see at Parliament
Welcome to New Zealand Parliament, the home of democracy in New Zealand, and one of the most iconic sets of buildings in Wellington. We have a range of ways to experience New Zealand's Parliament.
Featured tours
Most Popular
Introduction to Parliament tour
- Multiple times a day
- 60 minutes
- Free
Multiple times a day
60 minutes
FreeA great way to get a general introduction to our parliamentary processes, the architecture and the history of our buildings.
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Best for young families
Kids in the House tour
- Saturday and Sunday
- 45 minutes
- Free
Designed for 5 - 12 year olds. Children will receive an activity book on the tour, which they will use to complete activities on their visit.
For art lovers
Introduction to the Art of Parliament
- Sundays
- 90 minutes
- Free
A unique exploration of the iconic parliamentary buildings, focussing on the diverse artworks and objects that adorn their walls and spaces.
Enjoy art? Enquire about a Curator-led Art Tour to explore the iconic artworks across the Parliamentary precinct, hear about the history and development of the Collection as well as behind-the-scenes stories, curatorial insights, and future plans and projects to enhance the care and display of the Collection. Email tour.desk@parliament.govt.nz to find out more.
Public Gallery
Visiting the Public Gallery
The public galleries of the debating chamber are open to the public at any time when the House is sitting. From the public galleries, you can watch the MPs as they answer questions, debate the issues of the day, and vote on legislation.
Choose your session
Choose your sessionSelect Committees
Watch select committees
Most select committees hold public sessions which are open for you to attend. You can watch committees hear evidence and work on topics that affect everyone. Find out which select committees are open to the public and how to visit.
Find a select committee
Find a select committeeQualmark Gold Award
We are proud to have been awarded a Qualmark Gold Award for the first time in 2023, and to have it renewed in 2024 and 2025.
Qualmark is the official quality assurance scheme from Tourism New Zealand, and a Gold award indicates that New Zealand Parliament meets the highest standards for tourism in New Zealand.
Get the most out of your visit
Plan your visit before arriving at Parliament.
Learn what to know before you arrive, how to get to Parliament, our accessibility and more.
Learn more about what on offer while visiting Parliament.
Discover what’s available to you on your visit at Parliament, from our Visitor Centre, to our range of eateries.