As members know, Te Papa is not just a place to visit and see things, but it is also a research institution with much of the research going on behind the scenes in what is termed the back of house.
Read more |May 26, 2022
Te Papa is again a clear attraction in the school holidays to judge by the number of school age children around the galleries.
Read more |April 27, 2022
Te Papa itself is going through a quiet period at the moment for obvious reasons. That gives you, as Friends of Te Papa, an opportunity to explore the museum in reasonable quiet.
Read more |March 30, 2022
At this time of year the Friends’ office starts to send out membership renewal requests and so it seems to be a good time to share with you what we spend your memberships on.
Read more |February 23, 2022
For me with the Rita Angus exhibition at Te Papa is personal because I lived in Canterbury most of my life.
Read more |January 26, 2022
So, in so far as I can, in print, I wish you a non-virtual festive season, a real summer. May it be possible.
Read more |December 1, 2021
Not all museums are public institutions like Te Papa. Some are private, the result of someone putting together a collection.
Read more |November 3, 2021
Museum curators have to think carefully about items for a collection. In doing so they collect items which have ‘weight’. T
Read more |September 27, 2021
Research is integral to the way museums operate. Each item in a collection is there with background research behind it so that the item can be a source of increased understanding.
Read more |August 25, 2021
What being in lockdown in whatever level has shown us is how important the arts are to us. We can do without quite a lot. A walk is important but, after a while, doing without live theatre, live music and Te Papa narrows us
Read more |July 30, 2021
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