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
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
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
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
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 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
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
We’re happy to announce our complete Science for Lunch series taking place throughout November. Enjoy a variety of events, including a behind the scenes tour, exclusive information on the upcoming new Taiao | Nature space and lectures from Te Papa experts and the science community.
Read more |October 19, 2018
Victoria University’s Centre for Lifelong Learning will be hosting a lecture series in November, Beyond the Garden: A Botanical Science Perspective. This is a 4 session course including a final outdoor lab session at Wellington’s Botanical Gardens. We’ve teamed up with botanical commentator Reg Harris to bring one of the sessions especially to the Friends in Te […]
Read more |September 28, 2018
Longer lives bring opportunities to prolong careers, participate in new activities, explore interests and contribute to society. Lena Gan, a PhD. Student at the University of Melbourne, is undertaking research to better understand the potential of this link and is seeking Friends of Te Papa members aged between 45 – 95 years to participate.
Read more |September 24, 2018
Learn more about Te Papa from the inside. As a Friend, you’ll enjoy exclusive exhibition previews, discounts, special events, and more.