Inequality and the West

Political economist Robert Wade discussed rising inequality in the Western world, placing New Zealand in the context of international debates. Dame Claudia Orange chaired the evening event.

Free

Book of New Zealand Words

Hear author Dianne Bardsley and artist John Reynolds discuss Book of New Zealand Words – a collaboration containing over 1,500 samples from New Zealand’s distinctive vocabulary. In this elegant...

Free entry - RSVP is required for seating purposes

The Turner Prize

Over the last 29 years, the Turner Prize for contemporary British art has gone from a shaky start to become a widely publicised media event that pulls tens of thousands of people to London’s Tate Britain every year. It has...

$20

Exclusive Viewing: Two Exhibitions

This gala event included after-hours admission to both exhibitions, a delectable menu of fine New Zealand food, a complimentary glass of wine, and free parking.

$75

Free Look: Colour & Light

Visit the exhibition at any time during the day on Thursday 1 August, show your current membership card, and enjoy free entry to this wonderful exhibition.

Buller’s Birds of New Zealand

Published in October 2012, and reprinted by popular demand in May 2013, 'Buller's Birds' is now a finalist in the New Zealand Post Book Awards, with the winners being announced on 28 August. Author Geoff Norman will give an illustrated talk about the fascinating history of 'Buller’s Birds', the technology behind the original prints; the relationship between Keulemans, who made the images, and Buller, who profited from them; and ...

$5.00

Free Viewing: Warhol | Immortal

To celebrate the last days of this stunning exhibition, we are pleased to offer you, and a friend, a free viewing. One reviewer said … “Well worth the $17.50 to see this exhibition. It’s the largest Andy Warhol collection to tour the world. There's a handful of super famous pieces that you'll instantly recognise ...and heaps more that you probably haven't seen".

Free

Aratoi, Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

Head over the hill to Aratoi, where curator Haami Te Whaiti will lead a tour of Wairarapa Whakaputa Mohio. This is a free tour, supported by the Wellington Regional Amenities Joint Fund, and the Friends of Te Papa. The tour will depart from, and return to Te Papa.

Free - Numbers are limited, bookings essential