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Quilts – Arpilleras: Evolution & Revolution

Roberta Bacic, a Chilean resident of Ireland and Professor of Philosophy and Human Rights, will speak about the role of political arpilleras in resisting and responding to state repression.
Arpilleras are tapestries or quilts sewn by women that 'speak out' visually about political repression and human rights abuses through their stitches which convey

$15

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.  To book your time with a conservator, registration is essential.

$5.00

Technology Tutorial

Tutors will also cover the use of tablets, such as the iPad, and smart phones, including the use of the QR code. You’ll soon appreciate how swiftly news and information about upcoming events can be at our fingertips ...

$15.00

Behind the Scenes in Conservation

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. IN RESPONSE TO DEMAND A SECOND TOUR HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER, 6PM. This evening is an opportunity for Friends of Te Papa to visit the conservation laboratory and find out about the conservation process. You will be able to see the paintings up close in the conservation lab, and […]

$10.00

Free look: Colour & Light

This exclusive viewing is for ‘Friends’ of the arts around the Wellington region, and is part of Te Papa’s ‘Winter of Arts’ programme.

On showing your current Friends membership card, you will gain free entry to the exhibition.

Espresso Cafe on Level 4 will remain open, enabling you to purchase refreshments at a special Friends discount price. Feel free to come at anytime between 6.30pm and 10pm.

Free - Numbers are limited, bookings essential

Pataka Art + Museum, Porirua

A stunning line-up of exhibitions and talks await you at Porirua’s Pataka. Māori ceramic artists, hear artist Rob McLeod talk about his phantasmagorical parade of colourful giants and angels, and hear Michael Joseph discuss a dramatic landscape photography exhibition.

This is a free tour, supported by the Wellington Regional Amenities Fund, and the Friends of Te Papa. The tour will depart from, and return to Te Papa.

Free - Numbers are limited, bookings essential

Behind the Scenes in Conservation

Te Papa conservators will be carrying out conservation treatment on a number of Van der Velden’s paintings over the next few months ... This evening is an opportunity for Friends of Te Papa to visit the conservation laboratory and find out about the conservation process. Conservators will explain what they’re doing and show images of the treatments from when the paintings first entered the laboratory. You will be able to see the paintings up close in the conservation lab, and ask questions of the conservators.

$10.00

The Dowse Art Museum & The Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre

At The Dowse, contemporary jewellery from Kobi Bosshard, and an exclusive tour of Home Sewn At Expressions, Peter Bush's hard-won images of the All Blacks in action, and the imaginative world of Weta Workshop’s Johnny Fraser-Allen are featured.

Free - Numbers are limited, bookings essential

Introducing Miss Universe

Lorraine Downes is the only Miss New Zealand to be crowned the ‘most beautiful woman in the universe’. Now you can hear her perspective on the pressures on women to be perfect in today’s world, and see the outfit she wore...

$15.00 – $20.

Michael Parekowhai: An insider’s view

Jim Barr and Mary Barr are art commentators and collectors who have known Michael Parekowhai since his last year at art school in 1990. Using photographs, videos and personal recollections they will present an insiders’ view of Michael and his work.

$15.00 – $20.00