Arts Exclusive: Mervyn Taylor and the Mid-Century Easy Chair 28/04/2020 0 Furniture can reveal personal stories that unfold through acquisition history. A particular pair of modernist chairs originally owned by artist E. Mervyn Taylor and his family tell a fascinating story. READ MORE
Science Exclusive: Little bird, big country: Searching for nesting storm petrels in Fiordland 20/04/2020 0 Te Papa bird curator Colin Miskelly describes a recent (pre-COVID lockdown!) attempt to solve a mystery that he has pursued in several remote parts of Fiordland over the past four… READ MORE
Science Exclusive: Bumble Bees & Pollen Insights 14/04/2020 0 What if researchers investigate how pollination and pollinator communities have changed over decades by identifying pollen from historical insect samples, sourced from museum collections? The aims are to explore the… READ MORE
Science Exclusive: Hudson Research Project 14/04/2020 0 Approximately 80 People have contacted Te Papa and asked about more information and how they can help with the Hudson Research project over the years. Of those people 20 have… READ MORE
History Museology Exclusive: Cancelled – Objects Which Were Never Used 06/04/2020 0 We asked our curators to write a light-hearted blog about Te Papa’s collections. Instead we got this rather dark blog from history curator Stephanie Gibson about objects that were made… READ MORE
News COVID 19: Te Papa is currently closed 19/03/2020 0 This is to protect the health of our community from the risk of Covid-19 coronavirus. We will continue to follow the advice of health authorities. Our staff are here taking… READ MORE
Talks Ron Brownson on the work of NZ Sculptor Jim Allen 27/02/2020 0 Friends of Te Papa are warmly to hear Ron Brownson's presentation on the work of NZ sculptor Jim Allen. This talk is presented as part of the Futuna Annual Open Day… READ MORE
Science Tours Tours 2020 Chatham Islands Excursions 21/01/2020 0 Since 2002 these excursions to the Chatham Islands has been offered to, and enjoyed by, Friends of Te Papa. They are about much more than natural science. You will explore… READ MORE
News Appointment of Te Papa’s New Chief Executive 18/12/2019 0 Tēnā koutou, The Friends of Te Papa are delighted that Courtney Johnston has been appointed by the Te Papa Board to be the museum’s new Chief Executive. Courtney comes to the… READ MORE
News Work With Us – IT Support 13/11/2019 0 Do you have skills and experience in website management and development? Would you like to look after the Friends successful database and website? The Friends of Te Papa are seeking… READ MORE