Saturday 25 November 2017, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Photographing the Great War Hear historian Jay Winter exploring the ‘Kodak revolution’ of World War 1 and the extensive trail of unofficial photography that ensued. The arrival of the Kodak pocket camera made censorship of war an impossible task.
Tuesday 28 November 2017, 1:30 pm - 3:45 pm Karori Cemetery, historic and heritage tour Peace, tranquility and intrigue. Let an expert tour guide take you on a themed tour of Karori Cemetery. The tour includes viewing the fabulous stained glass windows of Wilhelmina Geddes in the Small Chapel, the windows that were a highlight of Irish Arts and Crafts specialist Dr Joseph McBrinn’s visit to Wellington earlier this year... $20.00 – $25.00
Thursday 30 November 2017, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Rā Maumahara | New Zealand Wars Join curators Matiu Baker and Rebecca Rice for a tour of the exhibition, as well as a visit back of house to look more closely at some of the pictures and stories associated with the New Zealand Wars. $25.00
Thursday 30 November 2017, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Rā Maumahara | New Zealand Wars Join curators Matiu Baker and Rebecca Rice for a tour of the exhibition, as well as a visit back of house to look more closely at some of the pictures and stories associated with the New Zealand Wars. $25.00
Tuesday 5 December 2017, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Rodin – France’s Greatest Sculptor What made Rodin so radical and modern? Why did his sculpture of Balzac divide the art world? And are some of his works overrated? Dr Mark Stocker explores his rise to fame, the controversies he sparked, and some of his most renowned works, including 'The Thinker' and 'The Kiss'.
Friday 8 December 2017, 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Friends’ Preview of Lego Festival See it first and see it free! Be the first to see Brickman Wonders of the World, part of Te Papa’s Lets Go Build Festival for LEGO® Lovers. This display will open to the public on Saturday 9 December.
Monday 5 February 2018, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Natural environment and NZ history Join a small group of Friends and see treasures up close on this behind-the-scenes experience which takes place at Te Papa’s Tory Street storage facility. $20.00
Wednesday 7 February 2018, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Pacific cultures and botany Join a small group of Friends and see treasures up close on this behind-the-scenes experience at Te Papa, Cable Street. $20.00
Monday 12 February 2018, 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm The memory of a nation Following a personal journey, Dr Claudia Orange explores some of the publications, events and institutions of recent decades that have played significant roles in New Zealand history, adding to academic debate and impacting or filtering into the public domain. $18.00 – $25.00
Wednesday 14 February 2018, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Te Papa’s 20th Birthday A day of birthday celebrations - attend a free tour, a book launch, a panel discussion, watch a short movie, or party with brass band Richter City Rebels – join us in celebrating 20 years of Our Place.