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2022 Chatham Islands Excursions

Chathams Islands Excursions are back and four have been planned by your tour-leaders Hamish Campbell and Chris Adams. Get in quick as they fill up fast.

Read more |May 2, 2022

Dr Amber Aranui in Deep Conversation

Dr Aranui, Repatriation Researcher at Te Papa since 2008, and Curator Taonga Maori, is of  Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Waikato, and Ngāi Tahu descent. She recently took part in an online discussion  facilitated by the Australian National University in Canberra (ANU). Amber has a strong background in New Zealand archaeology and anthropology. Her previous experience, […]

Read more |April 20, 2022

Second tour to Golden Bay 2022

Hamish Campbell and Chris Adams have organised, and will lead, a second Friends of Te Papa group to Golden Bay, Wednesday 4 – Monday 9 May 2022. This excursion is a six-day (5 night) geo tourism adventure to Western Zealandia. You will fly from Wellington to Nelson return

Read more |April 1, 2022

Te Papa Covid-19 information

Planning a visit to the museum? Whether you are meeting friends for a cuppa, self-guiding, or attending one of our events, please be sure to follow the guidelines as set out on this page.

Read more |January 26, 2022

Destination Mars – Members’ price

Head into outer space on this interactive experience where gaming wizardry plus captivating live action equals high-stakes adventure! Get your ticket/s at our special member’s price

Read more |December 16, 2021

Lisa Reihana’s in Pursuit of Venus [infected] now at Te Papa

Lisa Reihana’s in Pursuit of Venus [infected] is a retort to the French scenic wallpaper, Les Sauvages de la Mer Pacifique  produced by Joseph Dufour in 1804. Friends of Te Papa will remember the panels of Dufour’s original wallpaper, which were purchased in 2015, and which reflected a widespread fascination with the Pacific voyages undertaken by Captain Cook, de Bougainville, and […]

Read more |November 1, 2021

This promotion has expired: Surrealist Art membership promotion

Join today and access Surrealist Art free!

Read more |October 1, 2021

Te Papa will reopen at 10am on Thu 9 Sept

While our doors may be closed, you can still explore Te Papa’s collections, research, and stories here on our website as well as on social media.

Read more |August 25, 2021

Front of House volunteers wanted!

The exhibition Surrealist Art: Masterpieces from Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen has already been open for 6 weeks, and runs until October 31st. The Friends plan to promote membership during the final 10 weekends, beginning August 28th and 29th from 1pm tp 3pm. You will receive a complimentary exhibition ticket and free parking on the day. […]

Read more |July 29, 2021

Tour: Kaikoura with Hamish Campbell

Have you ever wondered exactly what happened to Kaikoura in the 2016, why and what might happen in future? Expression of interest are now invited from Friends Members who would like to join us on this tour.

Read more |July 15, 2021