Recently, the Friends were treated to a fascinating talk by Andrea Tarsia, Head of Exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, who was in Wellington to share his experience with Te Papa’s art team. Like Te Papa, the RA is undergoing a massive renewal project …
Read more |May 11, 2017
We have certainly had a busy time, with a steady number of hugely enjoyable and enriching events, including several with overseas experts. Thank you for your enthusiastic support of these events. All the speakers enjoyed the chance to talk at Te Papa and to meet many of you.
Read more |May 11, 2017
A selection from Te Papa’s events programme
Read more |April 26, 2017
Congratulations to our winners of the membership draw, and thank you to all who renewed their membership, your continuing support is valued.
Read more |April 19, 2017
A special welcome and thank you to all the new members who joined the Friends of Te Papa over the summer. Wellington may not have had perfect weather, but the rich diversity of Friends events has meant there has been plenty to do, experience and learn from a variety of experts both local and international.
Read more |April 19, 2017
After a few of years of uncertainty, in July last year Te Papa Press came under the wing of the newly-established Massey University Press. Nicola Legat is the publisher for both imprints. Nicola has developed a significant publishing programme that goes well into the early 2020s …
Read more |April 7, 2017
When Caroline began weaving her story, connecting garden landscape though the eyes of 18th century social commentary, we knew we were on a whirlwind voyage with a consummate expert and enthusiast for pastoral England.
Read more |April 4, 2017
A trip to the Chatham Islands with Te Papa geologist Hamish Campbell and scientist and mezzotint artist Chris Adams is a must do. They are much more than natural science. You will explore Chatham Islands history, culture and cuisine.
Read more |April 4, 2017
…stories about the rocks, the way the earth works, past earthquakes and the science. And there were those lovely scones and muffins at Bel Mondo
Read more |April 4, 2017
About forty Friends of Te Papa were escorted, by Curator Stephen Cleland, through the current exhibition Out of Site: Works from the Victoria University of Wellington Art Collection at the Adam Art Gallery at VUW. It was well worth the visit …
Read more |March 29, 2017
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