Past Events
19/01/2021
Talks: Up Close with WOW
24/12/2020
Art Narratives: Daily Tours
Category: Art, Highlights, Tour
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.
11/12/2020
World of WearableArt – Up Close Preview Party
Category: Design, Exhibition Preview, Fashion
Dress up with your friends and come to the much-anticipated opening party for the new WOW – Up Close exhibition.
06/12/2020
Volunteers Afternoon Tea
29/11/2020
Ngā Wai e Rua : Stories of Us – Film
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.
25/11/2020
Art Tour and Dinner at Parliament
Category: Art, Food & Wine
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.
19/11/2020
Christmas Shopping Night
12/11/2020
Workshop: Painting Kākāpō
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.
11/11/2020
Lyall Bay Studio and Gallery Visits
08/11/2020
Talk: Burne-Jones’ 1871 Italian Sketchbook
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