Blockbuster LEGO exhibition closing soon
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
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
Head of History and Pacific Cultures Dr Bronwyn Labrum says: “This nostalgic look at our past has been a real winner with visitors but it’s time to take a fresh look at ourselves, to review the last 20 years and to think about what comes next.”
Read more |August 16, 2017
With some help from experts we have got together a short reading list on the history of the Far North. Ideal as a guide if you are coming on the Historic Bay of Islands tour in October, the selection covers books that are quick to read as well as some that will take longer. Angela […]
Read more |August 8, 2017
Discover more of the exhibition ‘Gallipoli: The scale of our war’ in this special series of three lectures and tours, and enjoy a Devonshire tea afterwards.
Read more |August 8, 2017
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 |August 4, 2017
You are invited to join friends and colleagues of the late Jonathan Mane-Wheoki for the launch of a book of essays to be published in his memory.
Read more |July 23, 2017
Plenty of family-friendly events coming up, and to sweeten the experience, a special offer on a hot drink and a slice of cake for members …
Read more |July 5, 2017
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