Friday 13 February 2015, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sensational Sculpture on Gibbs Farm Join the Wellington Sculpture Trust on Fri 13 February for a visit to Gibbs Farm, home to about 25 world-renowned sculptures, spread over a sprawling 400 hectare landscape on the edge of the Kaipara harbour. The timing gives you the opportunity to take in the biennial Sculpture on the Gulf exhibition on Waiheke over the weekend. $200
Sunday 15 February 2015, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Sensational Sculpture at Connells Bay As part of three days of sculpture, presented by the Friends of Te Papa and the Wellington Sculpture Trust, travel with the Friends of Te Papa to the privately owned Connells Bay Sculpture Park on the east coast of Waiheke Island, with a visit to heritage and conservation park Rotoroa Island. $150.00
Friday 20 February 2015, 10:15 am - 12:00 pm Textile Clinic – February 2015 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. Cash payment on the day
Thursday 19 March 2015, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Local gallery tours – March 2015 The first of our local gallery tours is a visit to two of the dealer galleries in Ghuznee Street. Cash payment on the day
Wednesday 25 March 2015, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Educating for a creative future What are the creative benefits of integrating science with art in education? New Zealand film-maker and US film-school chair Bruce Sheridan uses recent research to provide the answer. Registrations required
Thursday 2 April 2015, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Friends’ viewing: Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa The 2015 autumn season of Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa features a mix of old favourites and many surprises in eight new shows. Celebrate the opening with a Friends' viewing and tour of exhibition highlights. Please show your current membership card for admission
Thursday 9 April 2015, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Local gallery tour – April 2015 This talk and tour by the gallery's director is a unique opportunity to see, in one location, treasures held by Victoria University. Cash payment on the day
Thursday 23 April 2015, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm NatureWatch NZ – Friends’ Tutorial (i) Would you like to learn how to use the NatureWatch NZ citizen science website and help document New Zealand’s biodiversity? Science Curator Leon Perrie will take you through how $10
Thursday 23 April 2015, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm NatureWatch NZ – Friends’ Tutorial (ii) NatureWatch NZ where you can record what you see in nature, meet other nature watchers and learn about the natural world. $10
Monday 27 April 2015, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friends’ exclusive after-hours viewing Avoid the crowds and take your time to view this amazing exhibition. The event is for members only, but on this occasion you can bring a friend with you. Free: Please show your current membership card for admission.