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History and historic houses in Rangitikei

Join us on a day trip, by bus, to the lower Rangitikei to view historic houses and churches and other evidence of early history unique to the region.

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.

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

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

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

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'.

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.

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

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

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