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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

Takeover Night: Short Talks

Join one of our short talks in Signs of the Nations, Level 4. No bookings required.

Read more |June 30, 2021

Takeover Night: Tours

Get a sneak peek into some of Te Papa’s collections store and view tāonga up close. Limited numbers and a booking is required.

Read more |June 29, 2021

Keeping you up to date with opportunities in the times of low travel

As we are unable to travel to Italy at present, if you would like to explore the history, art and architecture of five of its most famous cities

Read more |June 11, 2021

A special request came our way, and now you can read all about it.

We were invited to contribute an article featuring the Friends of Te Papa to the Canadian Federation of Friends of Museum’s newsletter, Au Courant.  They were interested in how the Friends of Te Papa had been engaging with volunteers and members during the pandemic, and also in the ways that the Friends of Te Papa […]

Read more |March 3, 2021

Villa Farnese at Caprarola

While we may not be able to travel to Italy at present, if you would like to explore Italian history, art and architecture through its most famous villas and palaces and their remarkable occupants, come on our virtual tour at Club Garibaldi Wellington.

Read more |February 3, 2021