Archive Highlights Gala dinner at Chinese Embassy 06/05/2014 0 In early April His Excellency Wang Lutong of the People’s Republic of China hosted members of the Friends of Te Papa at a sparkling gala function to celebrate the opening… 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 News Membership renewal time 25/03/2014 0 By now you will have received your renewal form for 2014 /2015 and you can renew your membership online. READ MORE
Archive Arts Back of House tour : Le Ministère de la Marine 26/02/2014 0 See the print that inspired the play! Go back of house with Rebecca Rice Curator Historical NZ Art and David Maskill Senior Lecturer in art history to talk about the… 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
Archive Tours Friends Degustation Dinners 05/02/2014 0 At Degustation dinners held on Monday and Tuesday last week, the Friends were treated to more culinary and wine delights from the amazing Executive Chef Bernd Lippmann and the Marlborough… READ MORE