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
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Gift Programme
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
Te Papa News
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
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
Art
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
Art
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
Art
ARTCRIME2015: The Symposium
This ground-breaking symposium will examine different aspects of art crime and cultural heritage protection…
Read more |September 4, 2015
Te Papa News
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
Art
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
Archive
DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition
Your one chance in New Zealand to see this large-scale, behind-the-scenes exhibition celebrating the studio’s much loved feature films and the talented artists who created them.
Read more |August 20, 2015
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