Coming Events
21/11/2019
Christmas Shopping Night
Category: Highlights, Shopping
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 jazz music and a glass of wine, beer or juice.
25/11/2019
Solander, Sparrman, and the Anthropocene
Category: Beyond Te Papa, History, Science
This public lecture presents the fascinating modern idea of “the Environment” – in common usage today a word with a distinct meaning to most of us around the world – and its little known history as a concept that appears in earnest only right after World War II and within a couple of decades reaches global fame and considerable usefulness.
06/12/2019
Preview: Wonderland
Category: Culture, Exhibition Preview, Highlights, History, Preview
Join us for this free and exclusive preview of Wonderland before it opens to the general public. Fall down the rabbit hole into an immersive exhibition celebrating Lewis Carroll’s timeless tale and Alice’s adventures on film.
08/12/2019
Wonderland Quiz!
Category: Culture, Highlights, History
On the opening weekend of Wonderland we are delighted to bring you a fun and lighthearted quiz on everything Alice. Love a quiz? An Alice in Wonderland fan? Team up with like minded friends and join us in the sunshine of Red Gates for 2 hours of falling down the rabbit hole to discover the story, book, films and characters of this magical childhood story.
12/12/2019
Collecting & Exhibiting LGBTQI Fashion & Dress
Category: Beyond Te Papa, Culture
Join us for one of our last sessions of the year to celebrate and analyse the history of LGBTQI fashion representation in museums and galleries across the world. Expert Dr Shaun Cole is joining us from the UK to deliver this fascinating talk on the ever evolving world of queer style.
14/12/2019
History of the Suit
Category: Beyond Te Papa, Culture
For over 400 years the tailored suit has dominated wardrobes the world over. Its seemingly simple form, inspired by royal, military, religious and professional clothing, has provided a functional and often elegant uniform for modern life.
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