Since 2002 these excursions to the Chatham Islands has been offered to, and enjoyed by, Friends of Te Papa. They are about much more than natural science. You will explore Chatham Islands history, culture and cuisine. It is a must do, if you have not yet done it!
Read more |January 21, 2020
Our exciting tour to Gisborne Tairāwhiti, in summertime the first city in the world to see the sunrise, promises a fabulous mix of art, history, Māoritanga, gardens and landscape design, farming, along with delicious fresh local seasonal food and good companionship. The visit will include several private gardens and properties which are being especially opened for us.
Read more |November 5, 2019
We now have the final programme for our tour to Whanganui in place. Highlights will include exclusive tours of some of the town’s beautifully restored heritage buildings, including private homes and the recently restored St Paul’s Memorial Church at Putiki, near Whanganui, and behind-the-scenes tours of selected art galleries and museums with specialist local guides […]
Read more |November 9, 2018
Interest in travelling to Egypt is certainly steadily increasing again so the Friends are very fortunate to be getting in early. For those joining us on our exciting tour to Egypt next year, now is the time to book your travel arrangements with early bird airfares on offer. Innovative Travel only arrange the tours, so […]
Read more |November 9, 2018
Join art historian and former Victoria University lecturer Phyllis Mossman on a Renaissance art and architecture tour to Italy in 2019.
Read more |September 24, 2018
Te Papa geologist Hamish Campbell is expanding his annual trips to embrace not only Eastern Zealandia (Chatham Islands) but Northern Zealandia (New Caledonia). In July 2019 Hamish will lead a New Caledonia geology adventure. Limited to 15 participants, this small geological sampling party promises to be a unique experience.
Read more |September 10, 2018
As soon as Napier’s new museum complex opened, the Friends of Te Papa were keen to go and take a look. MTG is a neat name for three connected buildings which are almost as tricky to navigate as Te Papa…
Read more |May 28, 2014
In March forty Friends of Te Papa took an Art Lovers Tour to Mahara Gallery in Waikanae. There they were able to see a tiny but exquisite exhibition: Frances Hodgkins in Kapiti.
Read more |May 14, 2014
We are delighted to announce the next Friends weekend tour to Hawke’s Bay where you will enjoy some highlights the region has to offer, fine art, fine food and fine wine.
Read more |February 5, 2014
On four mornings in spring a full bus set off from Te Papa for day trips to Porirua, Masterton, Upper Hutt and Hutt City to visit the art museums …
Read more |November 6, 2013
Learn more about Te Papa from the inside. As a Friend, you’ll enjoy exclusive exhibition previews, discounts, special events, and more.