Cook Strait earthquakes: how likely is a big one?

Earthquake expert Russ Van Dissen discusses the effect the Cook Strait quakes are having on the chances of a big one rocking Wellington

Read more |August 26, 2013

Quilts: Arpilleras in Contested Spaces

This wonderful exhibition, Arpilleras in Contested Spaces, has been brought to Wellington by Roberta Bacic, who is a keynote speaker at the Third International Visual Methods conference in Wellington, hosted by Victoria University and Te Papa. Arpilleras – tapestries or quilts sewn by women that ‘speak out’ visually about political repression and human rights abuses […]

Read more |August 22, 2013

Q&A: Chief Executive Mike Houlihan

For those members who voiced concerns following the screening of the item on Campbell Live, thank you for your feedback. Your support of Te Papa is valued. Mike Houlihan answers your questions …

Read more |August 1, 2013

All aboard the Science Express

Next meeting is Thursday 5 September, when earthquake expert Russ Van Dissen will discuss the effect the Cook Strait quakes are having on the chances of a big one rocking Wellington. He also talks about the behind-the-scenes work being done to minimise a potential quake’s impact.

Read more |August 1, 2013

Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa – Refresh

These major exhibitions will be closing over the next few weeks – make sure that you see them before they do

Read more |August 1, 2013

Art Lover Tours

These free tours are supported by the Wellington Regional Amenities Fund and the Friends of Te Papa.
The Art Lover Tours are for anyone wanting to experience great art in the wider Wellington region. During August and September you can…

Read more |July 31, 2013

New intern for the Canterbury Cultural Collections Recovery Centre

We are very pleased to introduce Moya Sherriff, the new Canterbury Cultural Collections Recovery Centre (CCCRC) intern. Moya is a Cantabrian who has worked and volunteered in museums throughout the Canterbury region whilst completing

Read more |July 30, 2013

Visiting the Pacific Collection

A staff swipe card unlocked a plain grey door somewhere in the depths of the museum. A dozen of us were ushered by Grace Hutton, Collection Manager Humanities, into a vast pale and quiet space…

Read more |July 22, 2013

Membership Renewals

Thank you to all who have continued your support and renewed your membership. All who renewed by 5 April were entered into the draw.

We are delighted to announce the winners:

Read more |July 8, 2013

Christchurch Cultural Recovery Tour

It didn’t take long for 34 Friends of Te Papa to come face to face with the city’s earthquake damage. Our hotel, Chateau on the Park designed by Peter Beaven in 1972 as a Gothic Revival whimsy, had escaped major damage, but…

Read more |July 2, 2013