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Te Papa Covid-19 information

Planning a visit to the museum? Whether you are meeting friends for a cuppa, self-guiding, or attending one of our events, please be sure to follow the guidelines as set out on this page.

Read more |January 26, 2022

Te Papa Foundation

“We are very excited about Te Papa Foundation because it provides a new vehicle of support for the work of this fantastic institution,” said Her Excellency the Governor-General of New Zealand, the Right Honourable Dame Patsy Reddy GNZM QSO and Sir David Gascoigne, joint founding patrons of Te Papa Foundation.

Read more |March 9, 2017

New art space for Te Papa

Te Papa will open a spectacular new art gallery space in the museum in late 2017, Chief Executive Rick Ellis announced today. Located over levels four and five, the space for art will increase by 35% and feature a new double-height gallery.

Read more |November 18, 2016

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

The diplomacy of art

A Friends of Te Papa gala event at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China? “How unlikely can that be?” would have been a natural response when I worked in China 20 years ago – indeed, it would have been a natural response until…

Read more |May 16, 2014

Michael Houlihan: Te Papa North

Friends may have read the recent media coverage of a proposed partnership between Te Papa and central government to develop a national cultural centre for collections in South Auckland. The project would involve Te Papa and the government working along with the Auckland Council, Auckland War Memorial Museum and Regional Facilities Auckland / Auckland Art […]

Read more |September 25, 2013

Te Papa North

Te Papa and central government are proposing to develop a national cultural centre for collections in South Auckland. The project would involve Te Papa and the government working with the Auckland War Memorial Museum and Regional Facilities Auckland/Auckland Art Gallery …

Read more |September 7, 2013

Q&A: Chief Executive Mike Houlihan

For those members who voiced concerns following the screening of the item on Campbell Live, thank you for your feedback. Your support of Te Papa is valued. Mike Houlihan answers your questions …

Read more |August 1, 2013