Hills Hats Tour – 7 May
Join us for an exclusive tour of Hills Hats, a Wellington institution since 1875, personally guided by Rosie Smuts-Kennedy, and a unique opportunity to be fitted for your own hat! […]
$20.00 – $25.00
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Japan’s National Parks, Art and Culture Tour
14 – 29 May 2025 Heritage Expeditions, pioneers in authentic small ship expedition cruising, invite you to join them on an unforgettable circumnavigation of Japan’s main island Honshu and exploration of its wilderness, arts, culture and rich history with special guest and renowned multi-disciplinary artist, Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit and New Zealand Arts Foundation Laureate Lisa Reihana. Currently offering a 15% discount until 28 February. This voyage has been specially designed to explore and experience Japan’s seamless blend of ancient customs with ultramodern living, incredible wilderness, wildlife and renowned arts as we cruise from iconic cities to remote coastlines and islands.
Reading Group 15 May 2025: Marsden Books
Reading Room, Mezzanine, L4, Te Papa Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Wellington, New ZealandOur Reading Group takes place on the third and fourth Thursday of the month. The next is installment is Thursday 15 May: Bryony Hogg from Marsden Books will share with us […]
What Lies Beneath – Archaeological Walk – 18 May
Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington***Postponed from 3 May*** Mary O’Keeffe is a professional archaeologist who has been lurking about digging around under Wellington for about 30 years. In this walk and talk she’ll take […]
Reading Group 22 May 2025: Groundwork: The Art and Writing of Emily Cumming Harris
Reading Room, Mezzanine, L4, Te Papa Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Wellington, New ZealandOur Reading Group takes place on the third and fourth Thursday of the month. Te Papa Press, Thursday 22 May: Groundwork: The Art and Writing of Emily Cumming Harris By Michele […]
What Lies Beneath – Archaeological Walk – 25 May
Te Papa 55 Cable Street, WellingtonMary O’Keeffe is a professional archaeologist who has been lurking about digging around under Wellington for about 30 years. In this walk and talk she’ll take you to some of […]
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$25.00
Widening the Aperture: What Looking Up to Photograph the Night Sky Can Teach Us About Life and Leadership
Te Huinga Centre, Level 3, Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, Wellington, New ZealandChris McKeown is an avid astrophotographer who spends long nights around Wellington, Taranaki, Queenstown, and Lake Tekapo chasing the stillness of the night sky. By day, he’s a seasoned energy […]
A Waikato Pilgrimage
***FULLY BOOKED***5-8 June 2025 This tour offers an insight into the role of the church and the early settlement of the Waikato region. Led by Sir David Moxon; a former […]
2025 Chatham Islands Excursions
Since 2002 these excursions to the Chatham Islands has been offered to, and enjoyed by, many Friends of Te Papa. Touring with Hamish and Chris is a rare opportunity to visit the Chathams in a safe and convivial context. The plan is to visit Chatham and Pitt Island, sea and air conditions permitting.
Whanganui Historic Homes Tour
8-11 October 2025 A guided tour of historic homes around Whanganui, we are led by a local historian to look at many aspects of New Zealand history, including settlement, lifestyle, and design. We view private properties that are not open to the general public, hidden away in the beautiful New Zealand countryside where little has changed since their period of construction, between 1880–1915.