Te Papa to fly 3 flags on Waitangi Day
The three flagpoles on Te Papa’s forecourt will each fly a different flag on Waitangi Day…
Read more |February 6, 2015
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Join the Friends – Christmas special
Join the Friends before Friday 19th December and we’ll send you a free ticket valid for entry to the Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family exhibition
Read more |December 9, 2014
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Te Papa’s Manukau Project
The concept of a national collections, storage, education and exhibition space in South Auckland will help address challenges faced by Te Papa, its partners in the project and many other museums around the world…
Read more |December 9, 2014
Friends' News
A standing ovation
On Thursday 20 November the Friends of Te Papa held a special function to thank volunteers for their significant contribution and celebrate their excellent work…
Read more |December 9, 2014
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Air New Zealand 75 Years
An exhibition that explores the past and probes the future of our national carrier – everything from a replica 1950’s Solent cabin to an exposed 737 jet engine, together with work on posters and uniforms from some of New Zealand’s best designers…
Read more |November 27, 2014
Te Papa Direction
Te Papa Chief Executive announced
Rick Ellis takes up the role of Chief Executive for the museum, starting on 24 November…“His extensive background in digital media offers so much to Te Papa as we extend beyond the walls of our buildings. He has a passion for making Te Papa available for everyone in New Zealand …
Read more |November 10, 2014
Art
Artists’ studios in Shelly Bay
On a sunny Thursday morning in October a group of Friends enjoyed an inspiring visit to the galleries and studios in the former RNZAF complex at Shelly Bay.
Read more |November 5, 2014
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It was all wedding dresses
The Friday 31 October Textile Clinic was all about wedding dresses – a pure coincidence!
Read more |November 5, 2014
Membership
Special offer for Friends at Te Papa Store
2o percent discount off all purchases on Thursday 20 November and Friday 21 November 2014.
Read more |November 1, 2014
Friends' News
Using our online publications
Electronic newsletters come in all shapes and sizes and some or you are more familier with them than others. To help you get the most from our newsletters, click here to watch a short tutorial that gives you some quick tips and highlights.
Read more |October 16, 2014
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