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
People have treasured pearls since antiquity. Ancient Chinese believed that pearls were made of dew drops from heaven, caught by oysters leaping from the sea, and wearing them would ward off dragons.
Read more |May 15, 2016
For the last 10 years this excursion to the Chatham Islands has been offered to, and enjoyed by, Friends of Te Papa, led by Te Papa geologist Hamish Campbell and scientist and mezzotint artist Chris Adam. They are about much more than natural science…
Read more |May 28, 2014
In February we ran three successful back of house tours which gave the small groups a close up look at the collections that the public never gets to see. Find out about the secret life of ferns…
Read more |May 6, 2014
In July 2011 New Zealand experienced its largest seabird wreck in history, when around 300,000 whalebirds or prions died as a result of a severe storm over New Zealand. They are one of the most common seabirds in the Southern hemisphere and can usually ride out storms but not this one…
Read more |November 5, 2013
A great line-up of New Zealand’s top archaeology experts will present their recent research at Te Papa on 12 November in Soundings Theatre. Seldom do you have the opportunity to have three experts together talking about their work. This is an occasion not to be missed. Below are details on the topics they will present. Booking details here. Archaeology: […]
Read more |October 31, 2013
According to Sir Lloyd, his latest book ‘From the Big Bang to God – our awe-inspiring journey of evolution’ (published in May 2013) was inspired by his participation at Science Express at Te Papa in October 2010, where he addressed the question: ‘What is the biological significance of religion?’ Central to the book are ideas […]
Read more |August 26, 2013
Earthquake expert Russ Van Dissen discusses the effect the Cook Strait quakes are having on the chances of a big one rocking Wellington
Read more |August 26, 2013
Next meeting is Thursday 5 September, when earthquake expert Russ Van Dissen will discuss the effect the Cook Strait quakes are having on the chances of a big one rocking Wellington. He also talks about the behind-the-scenes work being done to minimise a potential quake’s impact.
Read more |August 1, 2013
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