The Friends of Te Papa’s aims are to provide opportunities for members to engage with Te Papa, and to support the acquisition of new items for its collections. The photo album shows some of the works that the Friends have contributed
Read more |March 14, 2019
Friday 8 March 4pm, Rangimarie Rooms 1 and 2, Te Papa Facing the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes on the site of the Warsaw ghetto and prewar Jewish neighborhood POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews completes the memorial complex. At the monument we honor those who died by remembering how they died. At the […]
Read more |February 26, 2019
Friends members have a special rate to enter the exhibition Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality of $16. Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality offers a rare opportunity to have an intimate and immersive encounter with some of the remarkable ancient terracotta warriors. For more than 2,000 years, they secretly guarded the tomb of Qin Shihuang, China’s First Emperor. Discovered […]
Read more |January 7, 2019
Friends members have a special discounted rate to attend late night viewings of Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality that includes dumplings and a drink for only $35 instead of $39. The sessions are pretty special and will only happen a few times during the running of the exhibition from 6:30-8pm, check here for dates and availability. Please […]
Read more |January 3, 2019
We now have the final programme for our tour to Whanganui in place. Highlights will include exclusive tours of some of the town’s beautifully restored heritage buildings, including private homes and the recently restored St Paul’s Memorial Church at Putiki, near Whanganui, and behind-the-scenes tours of selected art galleries and museums with specialist local guides […]
Read more |November 9, 2018
Interest in travelling to Egypt is certainly steadily increasing again so the Friends are very fortunate to be getting in early. For those joining us on our exciting tour to Egypt next year, now is the time to book your travel arrangements with early bird airfares on offer. Innovative Travel only arrange the tours, so […]
Read more |November 9, 2018
We’re happy to announce our complete Science for Lunch series taking place throughout November. Enjoy a variety of events, including a behind the scenes tour, exclusive information on the upcoming new Taiao | Nature space and lectures from Te Papa experts and the science community.
Read more |October 19, 2018
Got a small team but want a big party in Wellington? Te Papa has the solution. Join-The-Party by booking a table at one of our fun and festive Christmas parties. Your group will be wined, dined, and entertained.
Read more |October 16, 2018
Get a bite of history and join in for a Heritage Lunch at Bellamys by Logan Brown.
Read more |October 10, 2018
Victoria University’s Centre for Lifelong Learning will be hosting a lecture series in November, Beyond the Garden: A Botanical Science Perspective. This is a 4 session course including a final outdoor lab session at Wellington’s Botanical Gardens. We’ve teamed up with botanical commentator Reg Harris to bring one of the sessions especially to the Friends in Te […]
Read more |September 28, 2018
Learn more about Te Papa from the inside. As a Friend, you’ll enjoy exclusive exhibition previews, discounts, special events, and more.