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 |March 14, 2019
In fact, a one year gift membership now gives all of the benefits of the Friends of Te Papa through till March 2021. Exclusive events, previews, discounts, and the knowledge that your membership is supporting Te Papa.
Read more |December 11, 2018
On 5 June 170 Friends of Te Papa had a most enjoyable evening catching up with old friends and remembering highlights from our first 20 years as we gathered to farewell long-serving Friends’ Manager, Elizabeth Ridder. As images showing moments from 20 years of the Friends played on a large screen, guests listened to warm […]
Read more |June 11, 2018
Fashion is all around us: it can enable change as well as challenge and even divide us. What is fashion: mirror, barometer or change agent? This lecture series opens up the world of fashion across cultures and societies. It explores how western fashion developed through an interaction
Read more |June 11, 2018
A trip to the Chatham Islands with Te Papa geologist Hamish Campbell and scientist and mezzotint artist Chris Adams is a must do. They are much more than natural science. You will explore Chatham Islands history, culture and cuisine.
Read more |April 4, 2018
On Thursday evening the Friends of Te Papa had an exclusive free preview. Over a 5 hour window, hundreds visited the gallery… It was in their words, “world-class… “exciting” and… “a fantastic achievement”
Read more |March 17, 2018
Our office will be closed from Friday 22 December 2017, through to Monday 8 January 2018.
You can still book events online or leave a phone message…
Read more |December 6, 2017
If you were a Vodafone* email customer you will have had to find a new supplier as your service expired on 30 November. You can let us know your new email address on this quick form so you won’t miss any news from the Friends…
Read more |October 17, 2017
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
A trip to the Chatham Islands with Te Papa geologist Hamish Campbell and scientist and mezzotint artist Chris Adams is a must do. They are much more than natural science. You will explore Chatham Islands history, culture and cuisine.
Read more |August 4, 2017
Learn more about Te Papa from the inside. As a Friend, you’ll enjoy exclusive exhibition previews, discounts, special events, and more.