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British Watercolours: The Smythe Gift Collection

In my research, I am interested in Smythe’s motivations behind the gift, how the watercolours were received and treated in New Zealand since their arrival, as well as the contents of the collection itself. Looking at the time when a collection was formed, and how artworks ended up here, can reveal different cultural trends and shifting tastes of New Zealand art institutions, which makes even artworks such as these relevant again.

Read more |February 4, 2019

Friends Special Rate For Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality

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

Late Night Viewings – Friends Discount

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

2019 Historic Whanganui Tour

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

Update on the exclusive Friends tour to Egypt

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

Terracotta warriors and stained-glass saints

After reading so much about the famous terracotta warriors, I am eagerly looking forward to seeing some of them with my own eyes. Eight of these life-size guardians, from the thousands at the tomb of the emperor Qin Shi Huang, will visit Te Papa in December – along with exquisite pieces of gold, jade and […]

Read more |October 26, 2018

Science for Lunch Series Takes Over November

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

Join the Party in the heart of Wellington

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

Parliament Tours, Talk and Heritage Lunch

Get a bite of history and join in for a Heritage Lunch at Bellamys by Logan Brown.

Read more |October 10, 2018

Beyond the Garden: A Botanical Science Perspective

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