Archive News The diplomacy of art 16/05/2014 0 A Friends of Te Papa gala event at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China? "How unlikely can that be?" would have been a natural response when I worked… READ MORE
Archive Workshops The CCCRC is thriving 15/05/2014 0 It was gratifying to realise that the CCCRC was really working. It is not static...There was a real air of purpose as the teams of volunteers from the various organisations… READ MORE
Archive Tours Mahara Gallery, Waikanae 14/05/2014 0 In March forty Friends of Te Papa took an Art Lovers Tour to Mahara Gallery in Waikanae. There they were able to see a tiny but exquisite exhibition: Frances Hodgkins… READ MORE
Archive Science Behind the scenes in the botany collection 06/05/2014 0 In February we ran three successful back of house tours which gave the small groups a close up look at the collections that the public never gets to see. Find… READ MORE
Archive History Hilary Kay charmed the crowd 03/05/2014 0 Soundings Theatre at Te Papa was packed with a crowd eager to hear from the famous toy expert. We were in the palm of her hand – oohing and aahing… READ MORE
Archive News “A very positive and constructive relationship” 01/05/2014 0 "The Friends of Te Papa have enjoyed a very positive and constructive relationship with Michael Houlihan during his time as CEO of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa"… READ MORE
Archive Workshops Christchurch tour update 01/05/2014 0 The Friends tour to Christchurch in 2013 included a visit to College House. In this short film, Sir Miles Warren talks about why College House was designed in such different… READ MORE
Archive Arts Art Appreciation Course 01/05/2014 0 At her well attended lecture to Friends on Sunday 6 April, Hilary Kay mentioned her new Art Appreciation Course – soon to be launched in New Zealand...she has brought together… READ MORE
Archive News 2014 membership draw 01/05/2014 0 Members whose renewal was received in the office by Friday 4 April were entered into the draw. We are delighted to announce the winners READ MORE
Archive History China: Throne of Emperors 24/02/2014 0 China: Throne of Emperors comes exclusively to Te Papa from the National Museum of China. Opening on 22 March. Objects from seven dynasties... silks 2000 years old...silver spouted bowls created… READ MORE