The classic and exclusive Friends Christmas shopping night returns in collaboration with the Te Papa store. Come along, bring a friend and while you shop enjoy live jazz music and a glass of wine, beer or juice.
Christmas Shopping Night
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Solander, Sparrman, and the Anthropocene
This public lecture presents the fascinating modern idea of “the Environment” – in common usage today a word with a distinct meaning to most of us around the world – and its little known history as a concept that appears in earnest only right after World War II and within
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Preview: Wonderland
Join us for this free and exclusive preview of Wonderland before it opens to the general public. Fall down the rabbit hole into an immersive exhibition celebrating Lewis Carroll's timeless tale and Alice’s adventures on film.
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Wonderland Quiz!
On the opening weekend of Wonderland we are delighted to bring you a fun and lighthearted quiz on everything Alice. Love a quiz? An Alice in Wonderland fan? Team up with like minded friends and join us in the sunshine of Red Gates for 2 hours of falling down the rabbit
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History of the Suit
For over 400 years the tailored suit has dominated wardrobes the world over. Its seemingly simple form, inspired by royal, military, religious and professional clothing, has provided a functional and often elegant uniform for modern life.
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Review: Understanding Colour
Peter Wellings, Wellington ophthalmologist, who may well have gazed into the eyes of many in the audience, stood beside a large and compelling image of …
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President’s column – November 2019
Throughout history, voicing protest against government action or inaction has remained common for all societies. Fifty years ago 15 million protestors across America were demonstrating …
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Review: Colin McCahon and America
As one of the most renowned experts on Colin McCahon’s work, Peter Simpson had the audience at ‘Hello’. He continued to hold everyone’s attention with …
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Review: How to... Connect with Art
What a delightful evening we had with Laura Jones, Te Papa educator, as she enthusiastically involved us all in how to connect with and appreciate …
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Work With Us - IT Support
Do you have skills and experience in website management and development? Would you like to look after the Friends successful database and website? The Friends of Te …
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2020 Tour to Historic Gisborne Tairāwhiti
Our exciting tour to Gisborne Tairāwhiti, in summertime the first city in the world to see the sunrise, promises a fabulous mix of art, history, …
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