Kia ora koutou, Some of you have been in contact with the Friends to voice your concerns about the changes in the science and natural history teams. Like you, we are passionate about Te Papa and the recent publicity in the media has been disappointing. You will also understand that while the Friends exist to […]
Read more |March 26, 2019
Iwi from around the country will gather in Tūranganui-ā-Kiwa | Gisborne this week to share kaupapa of kaitiakitanga (guardianship) at the Tūhonohono conference. The journey of Te Hau ki Tūranga, the world’s oldest whare whakairo (carved house), will be the focus of kōrero. The wharenui is on display at Te Papa and is the centrepiece […]
Read more |March 26, 2019
“Today I was overjoyed to see stools on offer in the Toi Art exhibition.” In 2013 the Friends of Te Papa donated 40 folding stools to Te Papa. Since Toi Art opened, 20 of the folding stools have been placed on hooks in various locations in the galleries. This great feedback shows how much the stools are being valued for comfortable viewing.
Read more |May 17, 2018
Celebrating Te Papa’s a new relationship with Circa, Te Papa presents an award-winning collaboration at Circa. Rushes, is an inter-arts experience like no other. (Friends of both Te Papa and Circa have a discounted price of $30.00)
Read more |January 19, 2018
Coat and bag check remains free for members. If you show your current membership card you will not be charged
Read more |May 31, 2017
Geraint Martin is looking forward to his first opportunity to meet you at the AGM on Tuesday. If you are planning to attend, join us at 5.30pm for the chance to talk to Geraint before the formal business starts at 6pm.
Read more |March 14, 2017
Te Papa Chief Executive Rick Ellis will leave the role in 2017, Te Papa Board Chairman Evan Williams announced today.
Read more |December 15, 2016
Te Papa will no longer be open late on Thursday nights, effective from Christmas 2015
Read more |October 27, 2015
Would you like to lead a fascinating and exciting journey through grumpy ogres and friendly dragons? Te Papa is looking for guides aged between 9 and 13 to guide special tours through DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition. These tours are for kids, by kids, and they will happen in the exhibition, outside normal opening hours. To […]
Read more |October 17, 2015
Everyone is still buzzing about the huge success the recent Capital 150 Open House celebrations were for Te Papa.
Read more |August 24, 2015
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