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Historic Bay of Islands tour

We are at the early stages of planning a visit to the far north with a focus on early New Zealand history and architecture

$680

History and historic houses in Rangitikei

Join us on a day trip, by bus, to the lower Rangitikei to view historic houses and churches and other evidence of early history unique to the region.

Photographing the Great War

Hear historian Jay Winter exploring the ‘Kodak revolution’ of World War 1 and the extensive trail of unofficial photography that ensued. The arrival of the Kodak pocket camera made censorship of war an impossible task.

Karori Cemetery, historic and heritage tour

Peace, tranquility and intrigue. Let an expert tour guide take you on a themed tour of Karori Cemetery. The tour includes viewing the fabulous stained glass windows of Wilhelmina Geddes in the Small Chapel, the windows that were a highlight of Irish Arts and Crafts specialist Dr Joseph McBrinn’s visit to Wellington earlier this year... 

$20.00 – $25.00

Rā Maumahara | New Zealand Wars

Join curators Matiu Baker and Rebecca Rice for a tour of the exhibition, as well as a visit back of house to look more closely at some of the pictures and stories associated with the New Zealand Wars.

$25.00

Rā Maumahara | New Zealand Wars

Join curators Matiu Baker and Rebecca Rice for a tour of the exhibition, as well as a visit back of house to look more closely at some of the pictures and stories associated with the New Zealand Wars.

$25.00

The memory of a nation

Following a personal journey, Dr Claudia Orange explores some of the publications, events and institutions of recent decades that have played significant roles in New Zealand history, adding to academic debate and impacting or filtering into the public domain.

$18.00 – $25.00

Glorious Things

Dr Helen Rufus-Ward will trace the fascinating story of the Byzantine Empire, which flourished for over a thousand years, through the art of the period. Mosaics, ivory carvings, enamels, holy relics, silverware and icons are just some of the ‘glorious things' to be examined and discussed.

$10.00 – $20.00

Bolton Street Cemetery

Commemorative art is the focus of our tour through the Bolton Street Cemetery. This is Wellington’s oldest cemetery dating from 1840. To the Victorians, memorial symbolism was important and you will see interesting examples of this form of art.

$15.00

Ancient Egypt tour launch

Does a special tour to Egypt, exclusive for Friends of Te Papa sound interesting? On the tour you will hear from experts, tours and lectures, enjoy exclusive access, travel in a small group, and benefit from years of experience from a specialist tour operator – worth finding out more? ...

Free