Archive Exhibitions History WW1 Memorabilia 18/09/2013 0 Te Papa staff are busy working on a major exhibition about New Zealand’s role in the First World War to mark the centenaries of the outbreak of the War next… READ MORE
Archive Exhibitions And the winner is – 12/09/2013 0 Miss Universe 1983 has handed over her crown one final time – this time to Te Papa. READ MORE
Archive News Te Papa North 07/09/2013 0 Te Papa and central government are proposing to develop a national cultural centre for collections in South Auckland. The project would involve Te Papa and the government working with the… READ MORE
Uncategorized Our Miss Universe: Lorraine Downes 03/09/2013 0 Miss Universe 1983 has handed over her crown one final time – this time to Te Papa. Lorraine Downes’ glittery cobalt blue gown, Miss Universe crown, sash and trophy were… READ MORE
Archive Science Lloyd Geering: “Inspired by Science Express” 26/08/2013 0 According to Sir Lloyd, his latest book ‘From the Big Bang to God – our awe-inspiring journey of evolution’ (published in May 2013) was inspired by his participation at Science… READ MORE
Archive Science Cook Strait earthquakes: how likely is a big one? 26/08/2013 0 Earthquake expert Russ Van Dissen discusses the effect the Cook Strait quakes are having on the chances of a big one rocking Wellington READ MORE
Archive Arts History Quilts: Arpilleras in Contested Spaces 22/08/2013 0 This wonderful exhibition, Arpilleras in Contested Spaces, has been brought to Wellington by Roberta Bacic, who is a keynote speaker at the Third International Visual Methods conference in Wellington, hosted… READ MORE
Archive News Q&A: Chief Executive Mike Houlihan 01/08/2013 0 For those members who voiced concerns following the screening of the item on Campbell Live, thank you for your feedback. Your support of Te Papa is valued. Mike Houlihan answers… READ MORE
Archive Science All aboard the Science Express 01/08/2013 0 Next meeting is Thursday 5 September, when earthquake expert Russ Van Dissen will discuss the effect the Cook Strait quakes are having on the chances of a big one rocking… READ MORE
Uncategorized Mollie Rodie: Carnival queen 01/08/2013 0 During World War II, New Zealand designer and journalist Mollie Rodie found a new use for her fashion credentials. Her Carnival Queen costume designs brought a touch of Hollywood-style glamour… READ MORE