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James Hector: The hurricane years

Appointed in 1865, James Hector was the first scientist employed by the New Zealand government. Hector was particularly keen to establish a museum. He had plans drawn up a few days after he was appointed; and the Colonial Museum ...

$15

Maya Art and Maya Kingship

What does the art of the Maya elite reveal about one of the ancient world's greatest civilisations? Professor Norman Hammond who is an expert on this intriguing Central American culture discusses.

$10.00

Nugent Welch and George Butler

Illustrated with rarely seen paintings, this lecture will offer a new perspective on how artists recorded the war and how the lives of those who served were altered forever.

$15.00 – $39

Life in 1950s and 1960s New Zealand

The 1950s and 1960s continue to exert a powerful fascination, as seen in the lasting popularity of Mad Men, Crown Lynn collectibles and mid-century design.

$15.00 – $39

Oscar and Bosie

Celebrate Queer History month ...
Come along for a glass of rosé ...
At Mark Stocker's talk on Oscar and Bosie...

$10

Dressing for Splendour

Enjoy an illustrated talk about the luxurious garments featured in the Splendour exhibition. Discover 18th-century fashion, and watch how the experts get these intricate gowns ready for display.

$15

French lace

Inspired by the stunning lace on display in European Splendour 1500 – 1800, lace is the theme for our annual High Tea. Cathrine Lloyd will talk about the language of French lace.

$45

Slice of Heaven: The Curators’ Cut

Slice of Heaven: 20th Century Aotearoa is the first big exhibition to close to make way for the current museum renewal project. Join our history curators to farewell the exhibition with an after-hours viewing and talk on the bold ideas that shaped it, favourite objects, and future developments.

$20

The Taste of Angels

With the establishment of the Royal Manufactory of the Gobelins in Paris in 1662, France replaced Italy as the tastemaker for the decorative arts in Europe.

$35

Captain Cook’s waistcoats

In her lecture Alison Larkin will focus in particular on Elizabeth, wife of Captain James Cook, whose embroidery reflected the travels of her adventurous husband. Elizabeth traced her husband’s voyages in stitch on a map sampler...

$15