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
Archive Arts Exhibitions Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa – Refresh 01/08/2013 0 These major exhibitions will be closing over the next few weeks - make sure that you see them before they do READ MORE
Archive Arts Art Lover Tours 31/07/2013 0 These free tours are supported by the Wellington Regional Amenities Fund and the Friends of Te Papa. The Art Lover Tours are for anyone wanting to experience great art in… READ MORE
Archive Workshops New intern for the Canterbury Cultural Collections Recovery Centre 30/07/2013 0 We are very pleased to introduce Moya Sherriff, the new Canterbury Cultural Collections Recovery Centre (CCCRC) intern. Moya is a Cantabrian who has worked and volunteered in museums throughout the… READ MORE