Seabird research live!

In July 2011 New Zealand experienced its largest seabird wreck in history, when hundreds of thousands of Prions died.
Over 800 of the carcasses ended up at Te Papa. Over the past months these carcasses are being examined ...You will have the unique opportunity to view this research at Te Papa, to visit the laboratory in Tory Street, talk to the scientists, see what is happening, and discuss the project

Free, bookings essential

Arts & Crafts in America

American curator Wendy Kaplan presents a lecture on Arts and Crafts – one of the most significant and far-reaching movements in Western design.

$10.00 – $15.00

Katherine Mansfield & the expat experience (i)

Curator Rebecca Rice discusses Anne Estelle Rice’s much-loved portrait of Katherine Mansfield, and works by other artists who, like Mansfield, left New Zealand for Europe.

$5.00

Katherine Mansfield & the expat experience (ii)

Curator Rebecca Rice discusses Anne Estelle Rice’s much-loved portrait of Katherine Mansfield,and works by other artists who, like Mansfield, left New Zealand for Europe.

$5.00

Terry Stringer – exclusive preview

You are invited to join with members of Friends of Pataka to an exclusive preview of Face/Space, an exhibition of bronze sculpture by Terry Stringer.

November Shopping Night

Enjoy a 20% discount, free gift wrapping and a glass of sparkling wine.

Conservation Research and Māori Textiles

Discover new research in the conservation of Te Papa’s Māori textiles with our specialist Rangi Te Kanawa in this exclusive back-of-house event for Friends of Te Papa members.

$10.00

Archaeology

Expert archaeologists share their experiences working in New Zealand and the Pacific, highlighting key discoveries and opportunities for new research.

Free to attend

Jill Trevelyan on Peter McLeavey

Join award-winning author Jill Trevelyan for an inside view of the life and times of Wellington art dealer Peter McLeavey – the subject of her latest book, published by Te Papa Press.

$15.00 – $20.00

Peonies for sale

We are delighted to offer members a very special opportunity to purchase export quality peonies for only $12.00 per bunch (5 stems per bunch). Something for you to enjoy or purchase as a gift for a friend!

$5 – $12.00