Historic Canterbury tour

In and around Canterbury, Christchurch and Governor's Bay

Highlights will include travel to visit Terrace Station the home of Sir John Hall, and to Governors Bay to view Ohinetahi, home and notable garden of Sir Miles Warren.  Art galleries and museums...

An evening of art and architecture

College House, University of Canterbury, Christchurch 100 Waimiri Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch

We are extending an invitation to all members, in Christchurch on the day, to join us for dinner at College House in Ilam, on the evening 22 November 2018.

$60.00

Science for Lunch: A Social History of the Fern

Reading Room, Mezzanine, L4, Te Papa Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Part of our Science for Lunch series, join us to look at the role of the fern in the social history of New Zealand, and some of the reasons it has achieved iconic status.

$10.00 – $15.00

Christmas Shopping Night

Te Papa Store, Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand

After a year hiatus, we’re back with the classic, exclusive Friends Christmas shopping evening in collaboration with the Te Papa store. Come along, bring a friend and while you shop and enjoy a glass of wine, free gift wrapping, a 15% discount and spot prizes!

Free

Preview ‘Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality’

Toi Art, Level 4, Te Papa Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality offers a rare opportunity to have an intimate and immersive encounter with some of the remarkable ancient terracotta warriors. Join the Friends for an exclusive preview to this cornucopia of Chinese history.

Beyond Te Papa: Bitten by Witch Fever

Icon, Level 2, Te Papa Cable Street, Wellington

Kicking off 2019 with a bang, author and broadcaster Lucinda Hawksley joins us from the UK to talk about how death by arsenic became a constant topic in Victorian newspapers. Had you lived in the 19th-century, your home would have been fraught with arsenical dangers: from the wallpaper that hung in your bedroom, the lampshades used to cover your reading lights, and the clothes worn by you and your children, to the food served at your dinner parties

$20.00 – $25.00

Curator Talk: Co-Curating the Pacific

Reading Room, Mezzanine, L4, Te Papa Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand

At this session we'll hear from 2 of Te Papa's curators about new collaborative methods of acquiring items for the national collection and curating communities histories. Sean Mallon will give us an overview on a few projects the Pacific Cultures team have been undertaking and Claire Regnault will take us on a deep dive into collecting aloha shirts from Hawai'i.

$10.00 – $15.00

101: Chinese New Year

Mahuki, Level 2, Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Many of us enjoy the food, lanterns and entertainment that accompany Chinese New Year, but have you ever wondered where the celebrations originated? How the culture around it developed? what the art used for it is based on? Our guest speakers will explore these questions in an open and fun setting.

$15.00 – $20.00

Everyday Te Reo

Te Papa. Meet at the Information Desk on Level 2 55 Cable Street, Wellington

In 2018 we ran a few successful te reo classes, so for 2019 and to align further with Te Papa's bicultural mandate we are now offering te reo classes for free! This series is the first of the year and is open to Friends members who have not previously attended sessions.

Free

Valentine’s Day Paint + Wine Night

Toi Art, Level 5, Te Papa Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

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 a collection item and enjoy drinks and canapés. The perfect alternative Valentine's day event.

$60.00 – $150.00