Geraint Martin is looking forward to his first opportunity to meet you at the AGM on Tuesday. If you are planning to attend, join us at 5.30pm for the chance to talk to Geraint before the formal business starts at 6pm.
Read more |March 14, 2017
“We are very excited about Te Papa Foundation because it provides a new vehicle of support for the work of this fantastic institution,” said Her Excellency the Governor-General of New Zealand, the Right Honourable Dame Patsy Reddy GNZM QSO and Sir David Gascoigne, joint founding patrons of Te Papa Foundation.
Read more |March 9, 2017
Would you like some volunteer work at Te Papa? Would you like to help the Friends of Te Papa promote membership? Do you have some free time at weekends?
Read more |January 9, 2017
Te Papa Chief Executive Rick Ellis will leave the role in 2017, Te Papa Board Chairman Evan Williams announced today.
Read more |December 15, 2016
Join the Wellington Sculpture Trust on a visit to the world renowned sculptures at Gibbs Farm on the Kaipara Harbour.
Read more |December 6, 2016
Te Papa will open a spectacular new art gallery space in the museum in late 2017, Chief Executive Rick Ellis announced today. Located over levels four and five, the space for art will increase by 35% and feature a new double-height gallery.
Read more |November 18, 2016
We regret to advise that the lecture that was to be presented in association with the Wellington Decorative and Fine Arts Society on Sunday 13 November has been cancelled due to the illness of the presenter, Keir Davidson. We wish him a full recovery, and hope that he may be able to travel again soon.
Read more |August 19, 2016
Regular Fragile is one of Liu Jianhua signature works. Cast in white porcelain, it comprises 1500 everyday objects such as those found in his home while he was growing up; torches, bananas, hammers, stilettos and many more items.
Read more |August 4, 2016
Max Gimblett has lived in New York since 1972 but still claims New Zealand as his home and as the place where his art is most appreciated. Max took us on a journey through his life and art and talked about the spiritual beliefs and influences that inform his work.
Read more |August 4, 2016
Join in the fun of our online auction (three prizes) and contribute towards our conservation project of the Dufour panels.
Read more |July 25, 2016
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