“Today I was overjoyed to see stools on offer in the Toi Art exhibition.” In 2013 the Friends of Te Papa donated 40 folding stools to Te Papa. Since Toi Art opened, 20 of the folding stools have been placed on hooks in various locations in the galleries. This great feedback shows how much the stools are being valued for comfortable viewing.
Read more |May 17, 2018
This special tour will feature a visit to the new Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza, home to over 5,000 items from the Tutankhamen Collection, opening later this year. Other exclusive highlights include seamless travel in Egypt, being met inside immigration for fast tracking visa applications, a special welcome cocktail party ‘in the shadow of the pyramids’, and admission to additional sites that require a special licence to enter.
Read more |May 16, 2018
Congratulations to our winners of the membership draw, and thank you to all who renewed their membership, your continuing support is valued.
Read more |April 26, 2018
A trip to the Chatham Islands with Te Papa geologist Hamish Campbell and scientist and mezzotint artist Chris Adams is a must do. They are much more than natural science. You will explore Chatham Islands history, culture and cuisine.
Read more |April 4, 2018
On Thursday evening the Friends of Te Papa had an exclusive free preview. Over a 5 hour window, hundreds visited the gallery… It was in their words, “world-class… “exciting” and… “a fantastic achievement”
Read more |March 17, 2018
Renew by Friday 6 April 2018 and your name will go in the draw to win one of five Te Papa Store gift vouchers to the value of $60.00. Your continuing support is valued and we look forward to seeing you during the year.
Read more |February 28, 2018
The display of over 50 wonders of the world made entirely from LEGO bricks, and which has attracted well over 50,000 visitors, will now close on Sunday 18 February (end of day).
Read more |January 30, 2018
Celebrating Te Papa’s a new relationship with Circa, Te Papa presents an award-winning collaboration at Circa. Rushes, is an inter-arts experience like no other. (Friends of both Te Papa and Circa have a discounted price of $30.00)
Read more |January 19, 2018
Our office will be closed from Friday 22 December 2017, through to Monday 8 January 2018.
You can still book events online or leave a phone message…
Read more |December 6, 2017
If you were a Vodafone* email customer you will have had to find a new supplier as your service expired on 30 November. You can let us know your new email address on this quick form so you won’t miss any news from the Friends…
Read more |October 17, 2017
Learn more about Te Papa from the inside. As a Friend, you’ll enjoy exclusive exhibition previews, discounts, special events, and more.