Thursday 2 February 2017, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Catwalk to Cover This exhibition of national and international fashion puts the whole process from 'Catwalk to Cover: a front row seat' under the microscope. You will get an insight into the often chaotic world that makes up the apparently glamorous fashion shows. $35
Thursday 9 February 2017, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Captain Cook’s waistcoats In her lecture Alison Larkin will focus in particular on Elizabeth, wife of Captain James Cook, whose embroidery reflected the travels of her adventurous husband. Elizabeth traced her husband’s voyages in stitch on a map sampler... $15
Thursday 16 February 2017, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Splendour Evening Take a closer look at selected art works from 'European Splendour 1500–1800' with the curators, then join them for an informal discussion and drinks ... $20
Wednesday 22 February 2017, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm The changing place of art at Te Papa Hear Te Papa’s Head of Art Charlotte Davy and Senior Art Curator Sarah Farrar talk about the exciting new plans for art at Te Papa and reflect on the history of the art collection displays at Te Papa since 1998 ... $15
Sunday 26 February 2017, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Garden landscapes with a Gainsborough perspective Thomas Gainsborough, 1727-1788, was an originator of the English landscape painting school. Illustrated by a selection of Gainsborough's paintings, sketches and portraits, garden historian Caroline Holmes will explore his landscape legacy ... $20
Thursday 16 March 2017, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm VUW Art Collection Join Adam Art Gallery curator Stephen Cleland on a tour of the current exhibition Out of Site: Works from the Victoria University of Wellington Art Collection. $30. – $39
Tuesday 21 March 2017, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Nicola Legat on Te Papa Press This is your opportunity to hear Te Papa Press publisher Nicola Legat talk about the state of New Zealand’s publishing industry and broader bookstore and writers’ festival environment. $20
Friday 24 March 2017, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Geological highlights of Wellington The event is now fully booked. If you are coming, please meet at Te Papa on Friday 24th March in time for a 9:30am departure by bus. The 4-5 hour tour will include a stop for refreshments... $40
Wednesday 29 March 2017, 10:30 am - 11:30 am Needlework from Te Papa’s collection Join Claire Regnault, Senior Curator of History, for an exploration of embroidery and stitch work in Te Papa’s collection ... a rich source of inspiration for students and contemporary textile practitioners ... $15
Sunday 9 April 2017, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm East Harbour Geology Day Trip Hamish Campbell leads this excursion to the Parangarahu Lakes Reserve and Pencarrow Lighthouse on the south east coast. There are two important privileges that $25