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Keeping you up to date with opportunities in the times of low travel

As we are unable to travel to Italy at present, if you would like to explore the history, art and architecture of five of its most famous cities

Read more |June 11, 2021

Special Members’ Discount for Christmas

Do we have a treat for you! Our friends at Te Papa Press have offered members a special 30% discount on any of their titles. Browse their catalogue or website and make your selection. Offer is valid for a limited time only so be in quick.

Read more |November 24, 2020

COVID 19: Te Papa is currently closed

This is to protect the health of our community from the risk of Covid-19 coronavirus. We will continue to follow the advice of health authorities. Our staff are here taking care of the collections. We’re following guidance to do this in a safe way.

Read more |March 19, 2020

Appointment of Te Papa’s New Chief Executive

Tēnā koutou, The Friends of Te Papa are delighted that Courtney Johnston has been appointed by the Te Papa Board to be the museum’s new Chief Executive. Courtney comes to the role with a huge depth of knowledge and leadership experience in the museum and art worlds and beyond. She graduated with a Masters in Art […]

Read more |December 18, 2019

Work With Us – IT Support

Do you have skills and experience in website management and development? Would you like to look after the Friends successful database and website? The Friends of Te Papa are seeking a person with strong skills and experience in WordPress to manage and support the Friends digital presence. The Friends website manages a wide range of membership […]

Read more |November 13, 2019

An afternoon with Frances Hodgkins

In connection with the exhibition Frances Hodgkins, from Dunedin to Waikanae, Mahara Gallery are offering a special study day on Sunday 19 May, from 1 pm – 5 pm at the Waikanae Community Centre, Utauta Street, Waikanae.

Read more |May 6, 2019

Book Into Te Papa Talks and Win a Goody Bag!

Te Papa Talks continue on Tuesday 2 April with ‘How Long is Forever?’. The session will explore ways in which we understand time and immortality. How did the ancient Chinese understand time and immortality? How are our perceptions different? Friends of Te Papa get $5 off and will be entered in to the prize draw […]

Read more |March 18, 2019

Curating Between Hope and Despair: Creating POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews

Friday 8 March 4pm, Rangimarie Rooms 1 and 2, Te Papa Facing the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes on the site of the Warsaw ghetto and prewar Jewish neighborhood POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews completes the memorial complex. At the monument we honor those who died by remembering how they died. At the […]

Read more |February 26, 2019

Friends Special Rate For Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality

Friends members have a special rate to enter the exhibition Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality of $16.  Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality offers a rare opportunity to have an intimate and immersive encounter with some of the remarkable ancient terracotta warriors. For more than 2,000 years, they secretly guarded the tomb of Qin Shihuang, China’s First Emperor. Discovered […]

Read more |January 7, 2019

Late Night Viewings – Friends Discount

Friends members have a special discounted rate to attend late night viewings of Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality that includes dumplings and a drink for only $35 instead of $39. The sessions are pretty special and will only happen a few times during the running of the exhibition from 6:30-8pm, check here for dates and availability. Please […]

Read more |January 3, 2019