101: Chinese New Year

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

Many of us enjoy the food, lanterns and entertainment that accompany Chinese New Year, but have you ever wondered where the celebrations originated? How the culture around it developed? what the art used for it is based on? Our guest speakers will explore these questions in an open and fun setting.

$15.00 – $20.00

101: Pride in Aotearoa

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

The 2nd in the Friends of Te Papa ‘101’ series we welcome you to explore the culture, history and views of Pride in Aotearoa. A quick fire and fun session with community members, join us to gain a new appreciation for this amazing annual celebration and enjoy a drink of your choice and nibbles.

$15.00 – $20.00

101: Repatriation

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

The 3rd in the Friends of Te Papa ‘101’ series we will explore the concepts and practicalities of what repatriation means in New Zealand.

$20.00 – $25.00

Behind the Scenes: Te Papa Cyclone Gabrielle Response

Angus Room, L3 Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Join us for a rare opportunity to hear from Te Papa's National Services Head of Sector Victoria Esson and Head of Maturanga Maori Migoto Eria as they give us a moving firsthand account of Te Papa's response to taonga recovery in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle. Te Papa's National Services Te Paerangi offers outreach support to other […]

$25.00

A Special Friends Members Invitation – Ocean Census | NIWA Media Event

Michael Fowler Centre 111 Wakefield Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Friends of Te Papa is pleased to offer you a unique opportunity to join a media briefing event! Ocean Census, in conjunction with NIWA warmly invite you to join us at the Michael Fowler Centre at 10:00 am on Monday, 11 March to hear from the Te Papa science team that has made a series […]

A Peek Under the Ice: The First Exploration Under the Antarctic Ice Shelf

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

Ever been in the right place at the right time? Te Papa Fish Curator Dr Thom Linley joined an international team aboard the state-of-the-art research vessel Falkor to explore previously uncharted Antarctic areas exposed by retreating sea ice, in summer this year. As luck would have it a section of the ice shelf the size […]

$25.00 – $30.00