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Floor Talk: Encounters – The Portrait Room

Toi Art, Level 4, Te Papa Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand

The portrait room, Nga tai whakarongorua | Encounters, has been at the heart of Te Papa’s Toi Art galleries since their opening in 2018. We’ll be saying goodbye to these […]

$20.00 – $25.00

What Happened Down Inaha Road: The Historical Geography of South Taranaki

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

Join Richard Willis, Victoria University Senior Associate, School of Geography, Environment, and Earth Sciences, as he gives us fascinating insight into the rich and varied history of Inaha Road, in […]

$25.00 – $30.00

Madras Checks: A Global Symbol of Social Equality

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

Let us take you on a colourful adventure on the back of the humble Madras Checks! Our adventure will begin from the tropical shores of South India, where Madras Checks originated. These iconic textiles wove a rich history and captivated the hearts of people across the world—literally, a rags-to-riches story. We will trace the journey of this textile from its humble beginnings as cool, comfortable, hand-dyed and woven cotton daily wear to a global phenomenon being sold through luxury boutiques and gracing haute couture runways to this day.

$20.00 – $25.00

Walking Tour: Geological Curiosities of Wellington CBD

Te Papa Assemble at the Main Entrance Foyer

Join geological expert Hamish Campbell for a fun and fascinating 2-hour walk through the Wellington CBD, where we'll learn about geologically significant sites along the way! Starting at Te Papa, […]

Walking Tour: Geological Curiosities of Wellington CBD (ii)

Te Papa Assemble at the Main Entrance Foyer

Join geologist Hamish Campbell for a fun and fascinating 2-hour walk through the Wellington CBD, where we'll learn about geologically significant sites along the way! Starting at Te Papa, Hamish […]

$50.00 – $65.00

Summer Day Trip: Wairarapa Fault

Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington

Join us for a day trip this summer under the expert guidance of geologist, paleontologist and Emeritus Scientist Hamish Campbell.  We will take a leisurely drive around the harbour, as Hamish explains the Wellington Harbour, Wellington Fault, and Crustal and Active processes.  We will stop at Featherston, before heading to on Ocean Beach on the Wairarapa coast, examining aspects of the Wairarapa Fault along the way. Next, we'll take a walk along the track to Mukamuka Valley, and then find a nice place to stop and enjoy our lunch.

$120.00

Stonehenge – Old Rocks, New Theories

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

***SOLD OUT***In this talk archaeologist, author and BBC broadcaster Julian Richards will explore Stonehenge, arguably the most famous stone circle in the world. Starting with an examination of its unique […]

$25.00 – $35.00