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
With the Friends Committee, thank you for your support this past year. We wish you and your families a very happy Christmas and holiday season and look forward to seeing you in the New Year.
Read more |December 13, 2016
We are entering an exciting time at Te Papa. The curatorial staff are busy refining the concepts of the fabulous new exhibitions that will open over the next few years. The renewal is a huge project and most museums would simply close to the public. Te Papa however is remaining open, which means you can be part of the journey through this exciting time.
Read more |November 18, 2016
Escape the chilly winds of spring and join us in viewing a fabulous feast of art… An exciting new season of exhibitions has just opened
Read more |September 18, 2016
A sublime landscape theme seems to be running through Friends’ activities this month.
Read more |August 19, 2016
As your committee begins a new term of office it is timely to thank you, our members, for your enthusiastic support of Te Papa and the Friends.
Read more |July 13, 2016
An important part of the Friends’ support of Te Papa is our gifting programme. We are very excited that this year’s project is towards the restoration of the panoramic French wallpaper panels, Les Sauvages de la Mer Pacifique, printed in 1804-05 by Joseph Dufour.
Read more |June 27, 2016
One of the things I love about being a Friend of Te Papa is the amazing variety of activities on offer covering a wide range of subjects.
Read more |May 18, 2016
Admiration for Te Papa’s outstanding exhibition Gallipoli: The scale of our war has spread throughout Australasia, with many coming from overseas specially to see the exhibition. You can avoid the queues and book online for 9.30am early bird entry…
Read more |March 1, 2016
December 8 marked the 150th birthday of our National Museum and there will be on-going celebrations in 2016 to look out for. Meantime, the exclusive exhibition DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition opens on 12 December, showcasing 20 years of DreamWorks animation which is sure to enchant the child in us all.
Read more |December 10, 2015
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