News Friends Donations 14/03/2019 0 The Friends of Te Papa's aims are to provide opportunities for members to engage with Te Papa, and to support the acquisition of new items for its collections. The photo… READ MORE
History News Talks Curating Between Hope and Despair: Creating POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews 26/02/2019 0 Friday 8 March 4pm, Rangimarie Rooms 1 and 2, Te Papa Facing the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes on the site of the Warsaw ghetto and prewar Jewish neighborhood POLIN Museum… READ MORE
Arts British Watercolours: The Smythe Gift Collection 04/02/2019 0 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… READ MORE
Exhibitions News Friends Special Rate For Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality 07/01/2019 0 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… READ MORE
News Late Night Viewings – Friends Discount 03/01/2019 0 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… READ MORE
Tours 2019 Historic Whanganui Tour 09/11/2018 0 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… READ MORE
Tours Update on the exclusive Friends tour to Egypt 09/11/2018 0 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… READ MORE
Arts Terracotta warriors and stained-glass saints 26/10/2018 0 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… READ MORE
News Science Science for Lunch Series Takes Over November 19/10/2018 0 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… READ MORE
Events Tours Join the Party in the heart of Wellington 16/10/2018 0 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.… READ MORE