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Talk: Museum of the Everyday

Te Marae Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

At this one off event join Christine in discussion with Bronwyn Labrum, Head of New Zealand and Pacific Cultures at Te Papa, to journey through Christine’s collection, take a look at memorabilia from New Zealand’s golden era and explore ideas of collecting and preserving our nation’s history through two very different perspectives...

$22.50 – $30.00

Talk: From Tip-Site to Flourishing Forest

Te Papa. Meet at the Information Desk on Level 2 55 Cable Street, Wellington

Come and hear Friends President, Elizabeth Kay, describe how one small community group decided to take up the fight and what they have achieved in little more than a decade.

$15.00 – $20.00

Gallery Visit: Alfred Memelink Artspace

Alfred Memelink Artspace Gallery 223 The Esplanade, Petone, Wellington

Join us for our first local art tour of 2021 - the Friends have arranged a visit to the Alfred Memelink Artspace Gallery on the Esplanade at Petone to view an exhibition of Ronda Thompson’s paintings.

$25.00 – $30.00

Talk: Why Te Papa? Ken Gorbey explains

Te Huinga Centre, Level 3, Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Ken Gorbey discusses why Te Papa draws such international attention and regard.

$15.00 – $30.00

Visit: The Gita Mandir Hindu Temple

Wellington Indian Association 48 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington, New Zealand

The first in a series allowing Members a superb opportunity to learn more of the many faiths held by Wellingtonians, wherein each visit will include a short introduction to the key tenets of each faith.

$20.00

Visit: Bartley & Company Art

Bartley & Company Art Gallery Level 2/22 Garrett Street, Te Aro, WELLINGTON

Join our forthcoming gallery visit is to Bartley & Company’s recently opened new space at Garret Street, for a viewing of 'zoomer' showcasing works by Miranda Parkes and 'Flowers of Niue' solo exhibition by multi-disciplinary artist Cora-Allan Wickliffe.

$15.00 – $20.00

Visit: Islam Masjid Al Ameen (Mosque)

Masjid Al Ameen (Mosque) 64 Kenmore Street, Newlands, Wellington

In association with the Wellington Council of Faiths we offer our Members a fascinating opportunity to visit the temples of Wellington’s principal faiths. Our second visit is to the Islam Al Ameen Mosque in Newlands.

$20.00

Studio Visits: Max Patté and Virginia Woods-Jack II

Max Patté & Virginia Woods-Jack's Studio 140A Park Road, Miramar, WELLINGTON

Our first session was fully booked in less than 24 hours, in response to demand, we are thrilled to offer members a repeat opportunity to visit the studios of Max Patté and Virginia Woods-Jack in Miramar. Get in quick this is likely to go quickly as well.

$20.00

Visit: SIKH: Gurudawara Sahib

Wellington Gurudwara Sahib (Sikh Temple) 4-10 Vogel Street, Naenae, LOWER HUTT 5011

In association with the Wellington Council of Faiths we now offer Members our third and a fascinating visit to the Sikh Community. The Sikh Community invites you to accompany us on a visit to their Gurudawara Sahib (temple) at 4 - 10 Vogel Street, Naenae, Lower Hutt.

$20.00

Tour: The Printing Museum and Whirinaki Whare Taonga

Te Papa Assemble at the Main Entrance Foyer

Despite digital domination, there has been a huge revival of interest in letterpress, particularly in the United States and Britain. Letterpress Museums and Book Arts Centres have sprung up in major cities around the world. Te Ara: Stories of our Streets at Whirinaki Whare Taonga celebrates the significant stories behind the streets of Upper Hutt, and is the city’s first major historical exhibition.

$35.00