
Coming Events
23/04/2021
Visit: Islam Masjid Al Ameen (Mosque)

Category: Beyond Te Papa, Faith
In association with the Wellington Council of Faiths we offer our Members a fascinating opportunity to visit the temples of Wellington’s principal faiths. Our second visit is to the Islam Al Ameen Mosque in Newlands.
27/04/2021
Tour: The art and artefacts of militarism in the Pacific (i)

Category: Curator Talks, Pacific Culture, Tour
Join us for an exclusive members only tour Back of House with Sean Mallon (Senior Curator Pacific Histories and Cultures) as he tells us about the art and artefacts of militarism in the Pacific.
27/04/2021
Tour: The art and artefacts of militarism in the Pacific (ii)

Category: Culture, Curator Talks, Tour
Join us for a Members Only exclusive tour Back of House with Sean Mallon (Senior Curator Pacific Histories and Cultures) as he tells us about the art and artefacts of militarism in the Pacific.
29/04/2021
2021 Historic Tour to Gisborne Tairāwhiti

Category: Tour
In response to demand our reapeat tour to Gisborne Tairāwhiti, promises a fabulous mix of art, history, Māoritanga, gardens and landscape design, farming, along with fresh, local food and good companionship. The visit will include exclusive access to private gardens and properties which are being especially opened for us.
05/05/2021
Talk: The diversity and conservation of New Zealand orchids

Category: Botany, Curator Talks, Natural Environment
Did you know that more than 30% of our orchids are of conservation concern? Te Papa Botanist and orchid specialist Carlos Lehnebach will talk about current research projects whose aims are describing the diversity of orchid species in NZ, understanding their partnerships with fungi
13/05/2021
Tour: Te Papa Archives (iii)

Category: Te Papa collections, Tour
Go behind the scenes with Te Papa Archivist, Jennifer Twist, and see some of the highlights from the museums fascinating collection of paper and records.
13/05/2021
Tour: Te Papa Archives (IV)

Category: History, Te Papa collections, Tour
Have you ever wondered what treasures lie within the Museum’s archives? Te Papa’s Archive holds fascinating collections of papers and records from the Colonial Museum and predecessor organisations
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