Review: Coins and the Royal Connection

Dr Mark Stocker said that while researching his upcoming book on the introduction of Britain’s decimal currency he had gained immense respect and affection for Prince Philip.

Read more |August 18, 2021

Review: Dowse visit and curator talks

Friends were treated to two curators’ tours at the Dowse Museum in Lower Hutt – our thanks to Karl and Sian for taking the time to give us such interesting views of these two exhibitions.

Read more |August 18, 2021

Review: Which plant has teeth on it’s leaves?

If we just left thinking how plants are interestingly weird, Leon has done his job!

Read more |August 16, 2021

Review: Lord Rutherford, Russian Physics and the Human Element

“People like Rutherford cease to be the national pride of the countries where they were born and where they worked – they become the pride of all mankind.” – Pyotr Kapitsa, Nobel laureate and Rutherford’s Russian student.

Read more |July 30, 2021

Review: Gisborne Tour -Visit to Pultron Composites

“Lighter than aluminium, stronger than steel”

Read more |July 13, 2021

Review: Exploring the deep unknown

A large gathering of Friends of Te Papa were enthralled by insights into life deep below the ocean surface. Following the inspiring talk from Sally, Sarah and Jess, we had the opportunity to examine fascinating taonga of the deep and study a collection of maps.

Read more |July 7, 2021

Review: Golden Bay tour

The geology was fascinating with spectacular views, alpine flora and the rocks. The food was tasty and abundant, and the company congenial. The helicopter mountain ride, moving to moody cloud and mist towards the end, provided just the right atmosphere for a dinosaur print search.

Read more |July 7, 2021

Review: Shaken and Stirred! – the Surrealist Art Friends Preview.

Be warned, it is far more than a romp through Monet’s garden!

Read more |June 16, 2021

Review: ‘Dressed’ presented by Claire Regnault

A series of slides that ultimately became part of the presentation,  positioned a different time and place for us as we entered the room. The scene was set for strong women making businesses from their fashion skills and interests. This underpinned

Read more |June 12, 2021

Review: The Printing Museum and Whirinaki Whare Taonga

“We hear the rhythmic ebb and flow, familiar sound of steel on steel;
We hear the rumbling, rhythmic blend of noise of cam and cog and wheel.”

Excerpt from The Printing Press by Clyde B. Morgan as printed by The Print Museum.

Read more |June 10, 2021