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
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 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
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
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
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] 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
Join today and access Surrealist Art free!
Read more |October 1, 2021
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
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
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
Learn more about Te Papa from the inside. As a Friend, you’ll enjoy exclusive exhibition previews, discounts, special events, and more.