Our 2018 Friends programme has already offered you several behind the scenes experiences and two excellent lectures — there are further exciting events in the planning, ranging from our very popular local gallery tours, some special new in-house events, and not one but two away tours later in the year.
Read more |February 22, 2018
Wellington has been the best place to be this summer and hopefully the amazing weather will continue as 2018 is not only a New Zealand Festival year, but The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongawera, celebrates its 20th birthday on 14 February!
Read more |January 18, 2018
Tēnā koutou, Ngā mihi December is a time of trying to complete all those end-of-year tasks, looking forward to the summer break, and the start of a new year. For the Friends this has been a time of both looking forward and looking back. Following our wonderful visit to the Bay of Island, our summer […]
Read more |December 6, 2017
We know that the Friends of Te Papa have a passion for art, but it is clear that our members also have a passion for history. This spring the Friends’ programme has reflected your love of travel and history, along with some architecture and art treats.
Read more |November 8, 2017
You will have noticed the high white walls that have gone up opposite Espresso on Level 4. Keep watch on these, as the art team have some magical surprises coming up for these walls very soon.
Read more |July 24, 2017
At our AGM we were delighted to introduce Geraint Martin, Te Papa’s new Chief Executive, to the membership. Geraint’s enthusiasm and appreciation of all Te Papa’s taonga, and for New Zealand art and history, certainly won him many new friends.
Read more |June 26, 2017
We have certainly had a busy time, with a steady number of hugely enjoyable and enriching events, including several with overseas experts. Thank you for your enthusiastic support of these events. All the speakers enjoyed the chance to talk at Te Papa and to meet many of you.
Read more |May 11, 2017
A special welcome and thank you to all the new members who joined the Friends of Te Papa over the summer. Wellington may not have had perfect weather, but the rich diversity of Friends events has meant there has been plenty to do, experience and learn from a variety of experts both local and international.
Read more |April 19, 2017
On behalf of the Friends Executive Committee, I am very pleased to announce that the Friends have pledged their support for the Foundation as an inaugural Cornerstone Partner.
Read more |March 9, 2017
Wellington may have had a patchy summer, but the Friends programme has begun the year in great shape. Coming up are some exciting local tours, including further geology expeditions with Hamish Campbell and a visit to Pataka and the Adam Art Gallery.
Read more |February 26, 2017
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