As we move further into the year, we have been planning our events for 2026, and a bit like the weather this summer we are also adapting, looking moving forward,…
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As we ease our way through these long, golden summer days (and a few damp ones), I hope each of you has found a moment to pause, breathe, and enjoy…
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As we draw near to the close of 2025, I am delighted to reflect on what has been an exceptionally busy and rewarding year for the Friends of Te Papa.…
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Dear Friends Don’t worry it’s not you, it’s us! Ever had one of those days when you want to do a simple thing and nothing seems to go to plan?…
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How to Slow Look at Art In a world that moves at breakneck speed, slowing down to truly see is a radical act. “Slow looking” is the practice of spending…
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While travelling the world it’s hard not to be struck by the grandeur of museums that display the history and cultural legacy of entire nations. These artefacts and treasures narrate…
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I am sure no one got up this morning and asked themselves how do you carry out non-destructive analysis on a rare and fragile material? The conservation specialists in the…
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I hope you enjoyed the Toi Art Friends event last week. Two hundred and seventy-three members were treated to a first look at the re-opened arts area and listened to…
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How spoilt are we? Te Papa's Arts Curators have kindly opened the Toi Art galleries early to the Friends. Take advantage of this special opportunity to get the low down…
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There is nothing like walking around a desolate paddock admiring ancient stone Cairns to remind oneself about the importance of recognising the past. Fortunately, you don’t have to travel to…
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