History Tours Villa Farnese at Caprarola 03/02/2021 0 While we may not be able to travel to Italy at present, if you would like to explore Italian history, art and architecture through its most famous villas and palaces… READ MORE
Exhibitions Tours Tairawhiti Museum 11/01/2021 0 Tairawhiti Museum and the associated C Company Maori Battalion Memorial House form a must-see Gisborne attraction. Thanks in part to generous local donors, the museum has a variety of interesting… READ MORE
Arts Exhibitions World of WearableArt – Up Close (tickets) 09/12/2020 0 Don't forget to grab your members' ticket today and experience World of WearableArt like never before. A theatrical journey and immersive exhibition that invites you to get up close to… READ MORE
Arts News Special Members’ Discount for Christmas 24/11/2020 0 Do we have a treat for you! Our friends at Te Papa Press have offered members a special 30% discount on any of their titles. Browse their catalogue or website… READ MORE
Highlights News Visit Egypt in Three Hours 29/09/2020 0 Friends who have toured Egypt, or who dream of an Egyptian adventure, might be interested in a special inaugural Egyptian cultural afternoon. READ MORE
News Friends Committee Changes 19/08/2020 0 The Friends were delighted to welcome 90 members to the AGM on Tuesday 28 July. All present enjoyed hearing Courtney Johnston speak about her first six months as Te Papa’s… READ MORE
Talks Ron Brownson on the work of NZ Sculptor Jim Allen 27/02/2020 0 Friends of Te Papa are warmly to hear Ron Brownson's presentation on the work of NZ sculptor Jim Allen. This talk is presented as part of the Futuna Annual Open Day… READ MORE
Science Tours Tours 2020 Chatham Islands Excursions 21/01/2020 0 Since 2002 these excursions to the Chatham Islands has been offered to, and enjoyed by, Friends of Te Papa. They are about much more than natural science. You will explore… READ MORE
History Tours Tours 2020 Tour to Historic Gisborne Tairāwhiti 05/11/2019 0 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, Māoritanga, gardens and landscape design,… READ MORE
Tours Tours Wellington Sculpture Trust tour to Japan 02/10/2019 0 The Wellington Sculpture Trust is heading to Naoshima and Kyoto in November to visit the sculpture and art museums and to view the beautiful gardens and temples of Kyoto and… READ MORE