Thursday 27 March 2014, 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm Back of House tour (iii) : Le Ministère de la Marine See the print that inspired the play! Go back of house with Rebecca Rice Curator Historical NZ Art and David Maskill Senior Lecturer in art history to talk about the artist Charles Meryon Koha
Thursday 27 March 2014, 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm Back of House tour (iv) : Le Ministère de la Marine See the print that inspired the play! Go back of house with Rebecca Rice Curator Historical NZ Art and David Maskill Senior Lecturer in art history to talk about the artist Charles Meryon. Koha
Friday 28 March 2014, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm The City – Becoming and Decaying Join a busload of friends for an excursion to Aratoi’s new exhibition The City – Becoming and Decaying, a major survey of award-winning contemporary German photography. $15.00 – $20.00
Sunday 30 March 2014, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Rita Angus and Douglas Lilburn Join biographer Jill Trevelyan, and playwright Dave Armstrong, in conversation, in the gallery on Level 5, as they discuss two of New Zealand’s greatest twentieth-century artists and the challenges involved in bringing their wonderful words, images and music to the stage. $5.00
Sunday 6 April 2014, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm A Century of Toys with Hilary Kay Hilary Kay, from the BBC TV’s Antiques Roadshow, explores the fascinating development of toys from the first clockwork carriages to battery-powered robots. $20.00
Monday 7 April 2014, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Embroidery with Jenny Adin-Christie Embroiderer Jenny Adin-Christie, part of the team that made the Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress, discusses needlework past and present in this illustrated talk. $10.00 – $15.00
Thursday 10 April 2014, 9:45 am - 4:00 pm Mahara Gallery, Waikanae (ii) A free bus tour to the 'Frances Hodgkins in Kapiti' exhibition at the Mahara Gallery in Waikanae. Free - Numbers are limited, bookings essential
Friday 11 April 2014, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Gala Evening at the Chinese Embassy Support the Friends of Te Papa with this gala evening to celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions from the National Museum of China: Throne of Emperors and Shi Lu: A revolution in paint. $85
Monday 14 April 2014, 10:15 am - 1:00 pm Textile Clinic Not sure how to store or look after your textile treasures and heirlooms? Bring your item to Te Papa and discuss with a textile conservator. The limit is one item only. $5.00
Friday 9 May 2014, 9:00 am - Sunday 11 May 2014, 5:00 pm Tour to Hawke’s Bay Looking for a stylish and relaxing weekend break? Then look no further – join us on our autumn Hawkes Bay tour where you will enjoy the highlights the region has to offer, fine art, fine food and fine wine. The tour includes... $520.00