Exhibitions Tours Tairawhiti Museum 11/01/2021 0 Tairawhiti Museum and the associated C Company Maori Battalion Memorial House form a must-see Gisborne attraction. Thanks in part to generous local donors, the museum has a variety of interesting… READ MORE
Arts Exhibitions World of WearableArt – Up Close (tickets) 09/12/2020 0 Don't forget to grab your members' ticket today and experience World of WearableArt like never before. A theatrical journey and immersive exhibition that invites you to get up close to… READ MORE
News A gift that lasts all year 01/12/2020 0 In fact, a one year gift membership now gives all of the benefits of the Friends of Te Papa through till March 2022. Exclusive events, previews, discounts, and the knowledge… READ MORE
Arts News Special Members’ Discount for Christmas 24/11/2020 0 Do we have a treat for you! Our friends at Te Papa Press have offered members a special 30% discount on any of their titles. Browse their catalogue or website… READ MORE
Exhibitions The Web of Time 22/10/2020 0 News from Te Papa last week is that award-winning Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota will unveil a fully immersive installation, The Web of Time, which draws on ideas of the cosmos,… READ MORE
Highlights News Visit Egypt in Three Hours 29/09/2020 0 Friends who have toured Egypt, or who dream of an Egyptian adventure, might be interested in a special inaugural Egyptian cultural afternoon. READ MORE
News Friends Committee Changes 19/08/2020 0 The Friends were delighted to welcome 90 members to the AGM on Tuesday 28 July. All present enjoyed hearing Courtney Johnston speak about her first six months as Te Papa’s… READ MORE
Uncategorized Te Papa Store Online – Discount for Friends 09/06/2020 0 The museum may not yet be open to the public but the wonderful Te Papa Store is open online for orders. The store is a great place for gifts and… READ MORE
Tours Exclusive: Interview with Arapata Hakiwai Co-Leader & Kaihautū, Te Papa 09/06/2020 0 On 9 June 2020 we had the pleasure of catching up with Arapata Hakiwai Co-Leader & Kaihautū of Te Papa. READ MORE
Tours Exclusive: Interview With Te Papa CEO Courtney Johnston 12/05/2020 0 On 12 May 2020 we had the pleasure of catching up with CEO of Te Papa, Courtney Johnston. We chat about what her bubble looks like, what it's like to… READ MORE