Sunday 9 October 2016, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm European artists of the First World War A number of ‘avant-garde’ artists are considered... there is a bias in this lecture towards British artists... however, French, German and Italian artists’ works are discussed and compared to see what the national and stylistic differences were. $20
Friday 28 October 2016, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Art tour at Parliament (ii) In response to popular demand, we are pleased to offer members another opportunity to enjoy an evening tour of art at Parliament. $20
Friday 18 November 2016, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Geological highlights of Wellington (ii) In response to popular demand, we are pleased to offer members another opportunity to join Dr Hamish Campbell on a field excursion of the Wellington peninsula exploring geological highlights. $40
Monday 21 November 2016, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm French lace Inspired by the stunning lace on display in European Splendour 1500 – 1800, lace is the theme for our annual High Tea. Cathrine Lloyd will talk about the language of French lace. $45
Tuesday 22 November 2016, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm {Suite} and Minerva Hearing artists talk about their art and their point of view is always inspiring. Our morning tour embraces a variety of art disciplines, painting, assemblage, photography and all things textile. $15
Wednesday 23 November 2016, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Christmas Shopping Night It is that time of year again, come along and bring a friend, and while you shop, enjoy a glass of sparkling wine or juice and music from a live jazz trio. Free
Sunday 27 November 2016, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Kantha quilts of Bengal Hear about kantha – colourful, painstakingly hand-stitched quilts from Bangladesh and eastern India. Some kantha and other textiles are also for sale. $15
Thursday 8 December 2016, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Art talks in the gallery Join art curators Rebecca and Chelsea in 'Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa' for a talk on new works in the recently refreshed exhibitions. After the floor talk, enjoy afternoon tea in Espresso, and then be the first to see 'Bug Lab' at the Friends’ preview at 4pm. $15
Thursday 8 December 2016, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Friends’ Preview of ‘Bug Lab’ See it first, see it free! See the unbelievable. We bugs are built for success. What would your future look like if you could match our brilliance? Free entry on showing your current membership card
Saturday 10 December 2016, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Fashion in the Museum Soundings Theatre, Level 2 Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand As...one of ‘fashion’s brainiest women’ (The Washington Post), Dr Valerie Steele has been instrumental in creating the modern field of fashion studies. She is visiting New Zealand as a keynote speaker for ... $15