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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

Te Papa to change opening hours

Te Papa will no longer be open late on Thursday nights, effective from Christmas 2015

Read more |October 27, 2015

Unpacking the Picasso

At last our purchase has arrived. It was so exciting to see the crate opened, and to see, nestled in the carefully constructed packing, this beautiful jug.

Read more |October 17, 2015

Kids – your chance to become a tour guide!

Would you like to lead a fascinating and exciting journey through grumpy ogres and friendly dragons? Te Papa is looking for guides aged between 9 and 13 to guide special tours through DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition. These tours are for kids, by kids, and they will happen in the exhibition, outside normal opening hours. To […]

Read more |October 17, 2015

Art – up close in Seatoun

Our small group tours to artist’s studios and dealer galleries offer a great opportunity to get close to the works, engage with the artists and dealers and also get to know other people in the group.

Read more |September 29, 2015

A special opportunity to visit Gibbs Farm

Open one day a month, by appointment only, this visit to Gibbs Farm is an opportunity not to be missed.

Read more |September 29, 2015

Karl Maughan at Page Blackie Gallery

Friends were once again privileged to have a private viewing of an exhibition at Page Blackie Gallery in the company of the artist.

Read more |September 6, 2015

ARTCRIME2015: The Symposium

This ground-breaking symposium will examine different aspects of art crime and cultural heritage protection…

Read more |September 4, 2015

Behind the scenes at the museum

Everyone is still buzzing about the huge success the recent Capital 150 Open House celebrations were for Te Papa.

Read more |August 24, 2015

Justine Olsen on Helen Hitchings

Devoted to modernism, the Gallery of Helen Hitchings was truly a mix of art and design.

Read more |August 24, 2015