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Painting Conservation: The Conservation of Ka Awatea

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

Join Te Papa painting conservator Hae Min Park for a unique look at the process involved in artwork restoration. Hae Min will take us through her process, sharing her work on Emily Karaka's Ka Awatea, currently hanging in Te Papa's level 4 stairwell. Ka Awatea is the largest of eight works by Māori political artist […]

$20.00 – $25.00

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 structure he will explore the big questions: how it was built, who built it and, perhaps the most intriguing - why? While exploring past ideas, […]

$25.00 – $35.00

Painting in France from David to Monet 1770-1920

Soundings Theatre, Level 2 Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Friends of Te Papa, in association with Arts Society Wellington, is delighted to bring you this very special lecture from accomplished Chair of the History Council of Victoria and Order of Australia recipient Peter McPhee. In the 150 years after 1770, France produced some of the most famous Rococo, Neo-Classical, Realist and Impressionist artists in […]

$30.00 – $35.00

Tour of the Classics Museum

Classics Museum, Victoria University

The Classics Museum of Victoria University houses a treasure trove of ancient Greek and Roman artefacts: vases, coins, sculpture, objects for use in daily life,
like this above pictured Carthage Tetrdrachm, dating back to 410 – 146 BC from the ancient civilisation of Carthage, one of the most important trading hubs of the Ancient Mediterranean and one of the most affluent cities of the classical world. In this tour, Dr Diana Burton will show us how the collection offers a window into the world of the ancients, and you’ll also get a chance to handle some objects yourself!

$25.00 – $30.00

Workshop: Adornment and Identity

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

To continue celebrating Te Papa’s awe-inspiring Vivienne Westood & Jewellery exhibition, Museum Education Specialist Laura Jones will lead us through a fun and engaging session to explore identity through adornment.

$30.00 – $35.00

Hills Hats Tour – 30 April

**SOLD OUT** Join us for an exclusive tour of Hills Hats, a Wellington institution since 1875, personally guided by Rosie Smuts-Kennedy, and a unique opportunity to be fitted for your own hat! Our tour will start with a brief introduction of Hills hats, established in 1875 and its history. We'll then see and learn about […]

$20.00 – $25.00

Hills Hats Tour – 7 May

Join us for an exclusive tour of Hills Hats, a Wellington institution since 1875, personally guided by Rosie Smuts-Kennedy, and a unique opportunity to be fitted for your own hat! Our tour will start with a brief introduction of Hills hats, and its history. We'll then see and learn about the creative process from cutting, […]

$20.00 – $25.00

What Lies Beneath – Archaeological Walk – 18 May

Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington

***Postponed from 3 May*** Mary O’Keeffe is a professional archaeologist who has been lurking about digging around under Wellington for about 30 years.  In this walk and talk she’ll take you to some of the inner-city sites she’s worked on, tell the stories of the sites, and talk about what this archaeological data can tell […]

$25.00

What Lies Beneath – Archaeological Walk – 25 May

Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington

Mary O’Keeffe is a professional archaeologist who has been lurking about digging around under Wellington for about 30 years.  In this walk and talk she’ll take you to some of the inner-city sites she’s worked on, tell the stories of the sites, and talk about what this archaeological data can tell us about the development […]

$25.00

Widening the Aperture: What Looking Up to Photograph the Night Sky Can Teach Us About Life and Leadership

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

Chris McKeown is an avid astrophotographer who spends long nights around Wellington, Taranaki, Queenstown, and Lake Tekapo chasing the stillness of the night sky. By day, he’s a seasoned energy executive and leadership mentor, with a long-standing meditation practice and a deep belief in compassionate leadership. In his talk Widening the Aperture, Chris shares how […]

$25.00 – $30.00