With some help from experts we have got together a short reading list on the history of the Far North. Ideal as a guide if you are coming on the Historic Bay of Islands tour in October, the selection covers books that are quick to read as well as some that will take longer. Angela […]
Read more |August 8, 2017
Recently we were fortunate to have Professor Sarah Kenderdine give us a wide ranging look at her approach to designing and creating interactive and immersive experiences for galleries, libraries, archives and museums around the world. Her visit was facilitated by the Friends of Futuna who host an annual lecture series with an international architect of […]
Read more |May 9, 2017
In 1951, Te Papa was given three 18th century dresses, all dating to approximately 1780. Our work in the textile lab is currently focused on preparing two of these gowns for display in European Splendour 1500–1800, opening 9 September in Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa.
Read more |August 19, 2016
Te Papa has just acquired this spectacular artwork of Cook’s Pacific voyages, produced in France in 1805. There are few complete or near-complete sets of this large scale panoramic wallpaper in the world …It will be a significant addition to Te Papa’s collections relating to Cook’s Pacific expeditions …
Read more |June 26, 2016
The exhibition Inspired: Ceramics and jewellery shaped by the past draws on contemporary and historic objects from Te Papa and considers how objects can be connected across time.
Read more |March 23, 2016
The Friends of Te Papa’s aims are to provide opportunities for members to engage with Te Papa, and to support the acquisition of new items for its collections. The photo album shows some of the works that the Friends have contributed
Read more |November 30, 2015
The German Bauhaus, although short-lived (1919 to 1933), “ushered in modern design”…Vivienne Morrell reviews Anthea Streeter’s lecture for The Friends of Te Papa
Read more |October 28, 2015
Presented to the Tussaud family by Dr Sun Yat-sen in 1911, this stunning yellow silk imperial surcoat or riding jacket was possibly worn by the Emperor. This is one of several beautiful court robes in Te Papa’s collections.
Read more |June 29, 2015
Friends 15% discount offer open until end of July on this winner of the prestigious Royal Society 2015 Science Prize.
Read more |June 7, 2015
Picador complements other works by Picasso held at Te Papa, an etching and two lithographs. It also offers another
Read more |May 13, 2015
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