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
History Tours Tours 2020 Tour to Historic Gisborne Tairāwhiti 05/11/2019 0 Our exciting tour to Gisborne Tairāwhiti, in summertime the first city in the world to see the sunrise, promises a fabulous mix of art, history, Māoritanga, gardens and landscape design,… READ MORE
Uncategorized Wellington Heritage Week at Futuna 21/10/2019 0 Experience the award-winning modernist Futuna Chapel in Karori, and hear talks from the Friends of Futuna, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, and Wellington architect Sharon Jansen. READ MORE
Tours Tours Wellington Sculpture Trust tour to Japan 02/10/2019 0 The Wellington Sculpture Trust is heading to Naoshima and Kyoto in November to visit the sculpture and art museums and to view the beautiful gardens and temples of Kyoto and… READ MORE