1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Curator’s Talk: TATAU: Sāmoan tattoo, New Zealand Art, Global Culture Wednesday 2 August 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Curator’s Talk: TATAU: Sāmoan tattoo, New Zealand Art, Global Culture Join Te Papa Senior Curator Sean Mallon as he discusses his long term research on Sāmoan Tattooing and the stories behind the recent publication TATAU: Sāmoan tattoo, New Zealand Art, Global Culture (2010 and 2023). This book is the first to cover the 3,000-year history of Sāmoan tattooing, and remarkably, the tools for making Sāmoan tatau remained largely unchanged from the 1800s through to the late 20th century. $25.00
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Behind the Scenes: Te Papa Cyclone Gabrielle Response Monday 21 August 2023, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Behind the Scenes: Te Papa Cyclone Gabrielle Response Join us for a rare opportunity to hear from Te Papa's National Services Head of Sector Victoria Esson and Head of Maturanga Maori Migoto Eria as they give us a moving firsthand account of Te Papa's response to taonga recovery in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle. Te Papa's National Services Te Paerangi offers outreach support to other […] $25.00
2023-08-25 2023 Chatham Islands Excursions 2023 Chatham Islands Excursions Friday 25 August 2023 - Wednesday 30 August 2023 2023 Chatham Islands Excursions Since 2002 these excursions to the Chatham Islands has been offered to, and enjoyed by, many Friends of Te Papa. Touring with Hamish and Chris is a rare opportunity to visit the Chathams in a safe and convivial context. The plan is to visit Chatham and Pitt Island, sea and air conditions permitting.
2023-08-29 2024 Chatham Islands Excursions 2024 Chatham Islands Excursions Tuesday 29 August 2023 - Sunday 3 September 2023 2024 Chatham Islands Excursions Since 2002 these excursions to the Chatham Islands has been offered to, and enjoyed by, many Friends of Te Papa. Touring with Hamish and Chris is a rare opportunity to visit the Chathams in a safe and convivial context. The plan is to visit Chatham and Pitt Island, sea and air conditions permitting.
Wednesday 2 August 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Curator’s Talk: TATAU: Sāmoan tattoo, New Zealand Art, Global Culture