We gathered in bright sunshine…
After alighting, we gathered in the bright sunshine, absorbing the serenity of the place and the beauty of what we were about to visit
Read more |March 24, 2016
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Art
Thinking through time
The exhibition Inspired: Ceramics and jewellery shaped by the past draws on contemporary and historic objects from Te Papa and considers how objects can be connected across time.
Read more |March 23, 2016
Art
Printmaking revealed
This joint exhibition demonstrated that although their work is very different, both are enthusiastically committed to the painstaking printmaking processes involved.
Read more |March 22, 2016
Membership
Membership renewal prize draw
This is the time to renew your membership of the Friends of Te Papa. Do so by 9th April 2017 and you will go in a special draw to win one of five Te Papa Store gift cards to the value of $60.00.
Read more |March 2, 2016
Photography
New Zealand photography
The exhibition presents more than 300 rare and fascinating photographs and challenges you to look into and beyond what you see.
Read more |November 23, 2015
Art
Tony Mackle on the enterprising John Baillie
While the name John Baillie was new to most, all went home with respect for his achievements. For Tony however, the story remains incomplete, as he continues to track the story of the paintings in the exhibition and Baillie’s own life.
Read more |November 10, 2015
Membership
Volunteers wanted for ‘dream’ job
Would you like some volunteer work at Te Papa? Would you like to help the Friends of Te Papa promote membership?
Read more |November 10, 2015
Shopping
November Christmas shopping week
Enjoy a special twenty percent discount, anytime you shop during the first week of November
Read more |October 28, 2015
Art
White Noise
Séraphine talked to us about her fascination with images of crowds… and at the same time the inescapable isolation of the individual
Read more |October 28, 2015
Design
Bauhaus lecture impresses
The German Bauhaus, although short-lived (1919 to 1933), “ushered in modern design”…Vivienne Morrell reviews Anthea Streeter’s lecture for The Friends of Te Papa
Read more |October 28, 2015
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