Toi Koru is a thought provoking exhibition that sits in our history and across a timeline of significant change in our national artistic development and in particular that of Maori…
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The shop-window inspired display of feathers in fashion on Te Papa’s 4th floor is a must see.
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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.
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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…
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If we just left thinking how plants are interestingly weird, Leon has done his job!
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“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…
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“Lighter than aluminium, stronger than steel”
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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…
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Be warned, it is far more than a romp through Monet's garden!
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