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Colin McCahon & America: Before, During & After

Icon, Level 2, Te Papa Cable Street, Wellington

The 4 months Colin McCahon spent in America in 1958 mark a watershed in his artistic outlook. In this illustrated talk Peter Simpson will look at how McCahon's practice was affected by his trip and the art that came out of it.

$20.00 – $25.00

Behind the Book: Protest Tautohetohe

Mahuki, Level 2, Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand

In this talk we'll go behind the pages of Protest Tautohetohe: Objects of Resistance, Persistence and Defiance edited by Stephanie Gibson, Matariki Williams and Puawai Cairns. Protest Tautohetohe is an illustrated history of protest and activism in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Friends of Te Papa get a sneak peek before it's released the following day.

$15.00 – $25.00

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

Furniture and Technology tour (i)

Te Papa Tory Street 169 Tory Street, Wellington

Go behind the scenes with Katie Cooper (Curator NZ Histories and Cultures) and Carolyn McGill (Kaitiaki Taonga Collection Manager Humanities) and see some of the highlights of Te Papa’s furniture and technology collections.

$20.00

Furniture and Technology tour (ii)

Te Papa Tory Street 169 Tory Street, Wellington

Go behind the scenes with Katie Cooper (Curator NZ Histories and Cultures) and Carolyn McGill (Kaitiaki Taonga Collection Manager Humanities) and see some of the highlights of Te Papa’s furniture and technology collections.

$20.00

Tour: The art and artefacts of militarism in the Pacific (i)

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

Join us for an exclusive members only tour Back of House with Sean Mallon (Senior Curator Pacific Histories and Cultures)  as he tells us about the art and artefacts of militarism in the Pacific.

$20.00

Tour: The art and artefacts of militarism in the Pacific (ii)

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

Join us for a Members Only exclusive tour Back of House with Sean Mallon (Senior Curator Pacific Histories and Cultures)  as he tells us about the art and artefacts of militarism in the Pacific.

$20.00

Talk: The diversity and conservation of New Zealand orchids

Icon, Level 2, Te Papa Cable Street, Wellington

Did you know that more than 30% of our orchids are of conservation concern? Te Papa Botanist and orchid specialist Carlos Lehnebach will talk about current research projects whose aims are describing the diversity of orchid species in NZ, understanding their partnerships with fungi

$20.00 – $25.00

Gallery Visit: Candy Coated Curator’s Talk

The Dowse Art Museum 45 Laings Road Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

From skull lollipops to disaster-inflected dessert commercials this exhibition features a fascinating pick ‘n mix of artworks

$15.00

Friends Takeover Night 2021

Te Papa Assemble at the Main Entrance Foyer

A night where Friends of Te Papa get the whole museum to themselves. Go behind-the-scenes, hear from our experts, listen to live music, shop, eat and drink, and experience the museum like no-one else.

Free – $25.00