Monday 2 November 2020, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Gallery Tour (ii): Frances Hodgkins Adam Art Gallery Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand In response to popular demand, we are thrilled to offer members a repeat tour to Adam Art Gallery for a private viewing of Auckland Art Gallery’s touring exhibition 'Frances Hodgkins: European Journeys'. $15.00 – $20.00
Sunday 8 November 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Talk: Burne-Jones’ 1871 Italian Sketchbook Te Huinga Centre, Level 3, Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Join us for a unique opportunity to hear about the 198 page sketchbook from Te Papa's collections, which will be on show. The sketchbook documents Burne-Jones Italian destinations, including Pisa, Florence, Rome, Assisi and Perugia amongst others. $20.00 – $30.00
Wednesday 11 November 2020, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Lyall Bay Studio and Gallery Visits Jane Blackmore 1/56 Kingsford Smith Street, Lyall Bay, Wellington Join us by the sea in Lyall Bay to visit three studio/galleries offering a great variety of beautiful art and craft. $20.00 – $25.00
Thursday 12 November 2020, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Workshop: Painting Kākāpō Toi Art, Level 5, Te Papa Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand We're collaborating with Paintvine to bring you an art workshop like no other. Get exclusive access to Toi Art, create an art work to take home, privately view collection items and enjoy drinks, snacks and music. Keen to join us, grab a seat now limited places available. $60.00 – $75.00
Thursday 19 November 2020, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Christmas Shopping Night Te Papa Store, Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand The classic and exclusive Friends Christmas shopping night returns in collaboration with the Te Papa store. Come along, bring a friend and while you shop enjoy live music and a glass of wine or juice. Free – $5.00
Wednesday 25 November 2020, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Art Tour and Dinner at Parliament Parliament Building Moleswoth Street, Thorndon, Wellington We are delighted to offer you an exclusive members' evening at Parliament. Join us for the Art Tour of Parliament, followed by dinner at 7.30pm. Numbers are strictly limited so be quick. $95.00
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
Sunday 6 December 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Volunteers Afternoon Tea Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington Special event for those who have helped the Friends in 2020.
Friday 11 December 2020, 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm World of WearableArt – Up Close Preview Party Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington Dress up with your friends and come to the much-anticipated opening party for the new WOW – Up Close exhibition.
Thursday 24 December 2020, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Art Narratives: Daily Tours Te Papa. Meet at the Information Desk on Level 2 55 Cable Street, Wellington Join us on a journey through Te Papa's art gallery and discover how perspectives on Māori, New Zealand, and Pasifika identity have changed over time.