Wellington obligingly set the scene for Adrian Hayes’ appearance at Te Papa. A capacity audience was seated early, the buzz of excitement and anticipation amply rewarded by the riveting address that followed, illustrated by graphic videos and photography.
Read more |April 10, 2019
A splendid autumn afternoon blessed the Karori Modernism Tour, a joint fund-raiser between the Friends of Te Papa and the Friends of Futuna Chapel. The event began in the Chapel, which responded with a blaze of resplendent colour on its pebble-dashed walls. A moment’s silence was held in remembrance to the shooting tragedy in Christchurch. […]
Read more |April 3, 2019
More than 160 objects, 37 crates, a convoy of seven trucks, and an air freighter and passenger plane. That’s just some of what was involved in getting the Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality exhibition from Xi’an, China’s ancient capital, to Wellington – a journey of 10,825km….
Read more |April 1, 2019
It was standing room only in the Reading Room on level 4 for the first of 2019’s programme of curator talks intended to share deep knowledge and expertise.
Read more |March 27, 2019
At the Whanganui Regional Museum, we were warmly welcomed by Senior Curator Libby Sharpe, and Lisa Ruaka, Public Programmes Presenter. As a group with the expert guidance by Libby Sharpe and Lisa Ruaka, we explored the history of the museum and the exciting refurbishment and restoration work nearly completed.
Read more |March 15, 2019
A plain white church, neatly mown grass, a large totara and a pretty lychgate to walk through. There must be a good reason for us to be here, but there is little indication from the outside.
Read more |March 15, 2019
Last night Mahuki, Te Papa’s innovation hub, welcomed Friends to explore Pride in Aotearoa with 3 fascinating guest speakers from the LGBTQIA+ community.
Read more |March 14, 2019
Wanganui Collegiate Chapel opened in 1912 with a single nave and plain internal brick walls. A pupil from that time would hardly recognise it today.
Read more |March 7, 2019
Visiting the Sarjeant on the Quay we were met by a sparkling chandelier by many artists. While the Sarjeant Gallery is awaiting the redevelopment next year which will restore it to its important place in the city, its work continues in the building on the Quay.
Read more |March 7, 2019
This beautiful historical building first opened in 1900, and since celebrating its centenary has been restored and earthquake strengthened and now has a Category 1 listing from Heritage NZ.
Read more |March 7, 2019
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