Thursday 15 October 2020, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Talk: Seabird Research in Remote Fiordland Angus Room, L3 Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Bird curator Colin Miskelly has led four expeditions to southern Fiordland since 2016, all focused on seabird conservation. Colin's most recent trip was partially funded by the Friends of Te Papa. $20.00 – $30.00
Sunday 29 November 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Ngā Wai e Rua : Stories of Us – Film Soundings Theatre, Level 2 Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand Join us and take a look back at our rich history with 'Ngā wai e rua: Stories of Us'. A special film screening from the first filmed encounter between Māori and British Royals to footage of the 1975 Land March, these items evoke a strong sense of the shared stories and rich dual histories of Aotearoa New Zealand. $20.00 – $30.00
Tuesday 2 February 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Talks: Up Close with WOW The Wedge, Level 4, Te Papa Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Wellington Hear fascinating behind-the-scene stories of how the people at WOW bring this yearly event together.
Thursday 18 March 2021, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Talk: Why Te Papa? Ken Gorbey explains Te Huinga Centre, Level 3, Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Ken Gorbey discusses why Te Papa draws such international attention and regard. $15.00 – $30.00
Sunday 28 March 2021, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Visit: The Gita Mandir Hindu Temple Wellington Indian Association 48 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington, New Zealand The first in a series allowing Members a superb opportunity to learn more of the many faiths held by Wellingtonians, wherein each visit will include a short introduction to the key tenets of each faith. $20.00
Friday 9 April 2021, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Talk: Greek Easter Icon, Level 2, Te Papa Cable Street, Wellington The Friends of Te Papa and Hellenic New Zealand Congress (HNZC) are delighted to share Greek Easter with you in an intimate look at how Hellenic communities celebrate Easter. While it is similar to Western Easter, there are some major differences including no chocolate Easter eggs! $15.00 – $25.00
Friday 18 June 2021, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Talk: Exploring the deep unknown Te Huinga Centre, Level 3, Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand In the cold, dark, deep ocean around Aotearoa incredibly diverse and unique animals that feed on potent chemicals that flow out of the seafloor have been found, creating life in ways never thought possible. $25.00 – $30.00
Sunday 27 June 2021, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Talk: How did a Prince influence British currency? Icon, Level 2, Te Papa Cable Street, Wellington EVENT POSTPONED due to Wellington being in Level 2 until midnight Sunday 27th. $25.00 – $30.00
Thursday 8 July 2021, 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm Talk: Digitising Te Papa’s Collection Te Papa. Meet at the Information Desk on Level 2 55 Cable Street, Wellington Join the Manager of Collection Imaging Michael O’Neill to see lots of beautiful images plus get an overview of the day to day workflow of a Te Papa photographer plus an insight into some of the more challenging objects $12.00
Thursday 8 July 2021, 8:15 pm - 8:45 pm Talk: Digitising Te Papa’s Collection II Te Papa. Meet at the Information Desk on Level 2 55 Cable Street, Wellington Join the Manager of Collection Imaging Michael O’Neill to see lots of beautiful images plus get an overview of the day to day workflow of a Te Papa photographer plus an insight into some of the more challenging objects $12.00