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    • Napier Art Deco Tour
      • 19 – 22 February 2027 Step Back in Time at Napier’s Art Deco Festival Experience the glamour of the roaring 1930’s as Napier comes alive with vintage cars, jazz, and […]

    • History and Heritage Tour of the Coromandel
      • 8 – 14 September 2026 The Coromandel Peninsula does not just have an abundance of natural beauty but is also rich in Māori history and early European settler heritage. This tour will explore the historic town of Thames with a knowledgeable local guide. We visit the Carnegie Library and Thames School of Mines, as well as the Thames Goldmine Experience and Thames Art Gallery. In Coromandel town we will be going on a guided walking tour and we experience the famous Driving Creek Railway and Pottery. As we wind our way around the peninsula, we visit Whitianga for a Glass bottom boat cruise to picturesque Cathedral Cove, a visit to the amazing Lost Spring Spa and we enjoy a lovely lunch with wine tasting at Mercury Bay Estate in Cooks Beach. We will stay for 2 nights in Whangamata as a base to explore the historic town of Waihi with all its gold mining history. We will also take a ride on the historic Goldfields Railway from Waihi to Waikino and visit the Victoria Battery Tramway museum and Karangahake Gorge. On our last day, before heading back to Auckland we have time to explore the Paeroa Historical Maritime Park and Museum.

    • 2026 Chatham Island Excursions
      • These annual tours are led by geologist, palaeontologist and Emeritus Scientist, Hamish Campbell. Hamish worked at Te Papa from 1998 – 2019 as a geologist and science communicator and has been leading expeditions to the Chatham Islands annually since 2002. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit and explore one of the most interesting of New Zealand’s outer reaches with an experienced and knowledgeable guide!

    • Members exclusive – Preview of He Toi Whakairo
      • Be among the first to experience He Toi Whakairo: The Art of Māori Carving, a landmark exhibition bringing together seven centuries of artistry from Te Papa’s collections. Featuring 147 taonga spanning the 1300s to today, the exhibition reveals whakairo as both a deeply ancestral practice and a vibrant, continually evolving artform. Visitors will encounter an extraordinary range of forms and materials, offering powerful insight into the skill, innovation, and cultural identity embodied in Māori carving. Friends’ members are warmly invited to enjoy this exclusive preview before the exhibition opens to the public.

    • Museums and National Identity
      • Friends of Te Papa invite you to an illustrated talk exploring how museums across Central and Eastern Europe express national identity shaped by centuries of empire, conflict, and cultural change. Drawing on his recent journey along the Danube, committee member Richard Norman reflects on what these international examples can offer Aotearoa as our own cultural sector navigates financial pressures and strategic choices. This session blends travel stories, striking visuals, and thoughtful questions about the future of arts and culture in New Zealand.

    • In Bloom Curator’s Talk
      • For the flower lovers among us, this one is unmissable. In Bloom turns the quiet, domestic tradition of flower painting into a vivid exploration of colour, sensation, and artistic experimentation. Join Dr Rebecca Rice, Senior Curator Art, as she reveals how the artists in this exhibition use the humble bloom to probe the sensual pleasures of the natural world and to push the boundaries of line, form, and painterly expression. A perfect winter treat for anyone who delights in the artistry of the botanical world.

    • Slow Burn: Women and Photography Curator’s Talk
      • You’re invited to a special opportunity to hear directly from Lissa Mitchell, Te Papa Curator Historical Documentary (Photography), the curator of Slow Burn: Women and Photography | Ahi Tāmau: Māreikura Whakaahua as they share the intentions and ideas that shaped this major new exhibition. Together we’ll explore how 170 works by 50 women and non binary artists speak to identity, whānau, place, and the connections that span generations. This session offers a rare behind the scenes insight into the curatorial process and the questions driving contemporary photographic practice in Aotearoa.

    • Sculpture at 1100 Degrees
      • Sculptor Jonathan Campbell shares an inside look at the processes, challenges, and craft behind creating bronze sculpture, drawing on stories and techniques from his decades at the furnace.

    • Annual General Meeting 2026
      • This year’s AGM features a keynote from Michael Upchurch, Publisher at Te Papa Press, the award winning publishing arm of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

    • Mid-Winter Lunch at Le Bouillon Bel Air
      • On the eve of Matariki, we invite Friends to come together for a shared meal that celebrates connection, kai, and the joy of gathering as a community. Join us on Thursday 9 July at 12.30pm for a convivial three course lunch at Le Bouillon Bel Air on Tory Street, where classic French comfort dishes are served with Parisian flair. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow members and enjoy sparkling conversation over a leisurely mid-winter lunch.

    • Begonia House Tour and Talk
      • The Begonia House is now fully wrapped for its major renewal, offering a rare behind the scenes look at the remarkable transformation underway as every structural element is replaced, restored, or refinished. In this special walkthrough, Dan McGuinness and project manager Mostyn Whyman will guide you through the scale, complexity, and craftsmanship involved in bringing this beloved conservatory back to life. This exclusive visit is a unique opportunity to see the restoration up close and hear directly from the people shaping its future.

    • Wellington Writers Walk New Sculpture
      • The Wellington Writers Walk has grown from its first eleven sculptures in 2002 to a beloved series of 23 typographical artworks celebrating poets, novelists, and playwrights connected to the capital. In this talk, Writers Walk chair Philippa Werry and committee member Tracy Farr trace the Walk’s history and introduce the new sculpture to be unveiled for Matariki 2026 — the first in te reo Māori and the first addition in over a decade. They will explore its design, text, and placement, and how it enriches the kaupapa of the Wellington Writers Walk.

    • Growing Museum Learning
      • In this reflective session, Sarah Hopkinson, Head of Learning at Te Papa, explores the vital role museums play within Aotearoa’s wider education ecosystem and the unique ways they nurture creativity, collaboration, and community. Drawing on recent Te Papa Learning initiatives, she highlights embodied, socially connected approaches that enrich and extend classroom learning. Looking ahead, Sarah shares an aspirational vision for museum learning that supports long term growth, embraces diverse forms of knowledge, and creates spaces where young people, teachers, and communities can flourish.

    • Theft and Forgery at Victoria University’s Classics Museum
      • Victoria University’s Classics Museum examines the complex afterlives of antiquities through two remarkable objects—a Roman portrait head now subject to repatriation after being identified as illicitly excavated, and a richly carved child’s sarcophagus later revealed to be a modern forgery. Associate Professor Diana Burton explores the investigations behind these discoveries and what they mean for museum stewardship and the study of the ancient world.

    • Carvaggio
      • In 1571 an artist was born who would bring about one of the most radical changes in pictorial styles, particularly through his pronounced use of contrasting light and shadow, or […]

    • Vietnam and Cambodia Tour
      • 20 April 2026 - 4 May 2026 Join our unforgettable small group guided tour through the heart of Southeast Asia! Explore the vibrant streets of Hanoi, cruise the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, and wander the charming lanes of Hoi An. Discover the pulse of Saigon, cruise the tranquil Mekong Delta, and uncover the rich history of Phnom Penh. End your adventure in the awe-inspiring temples of Siem Reap, including the magnificent Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage site. With expert local guides, a tour leader from New Zealand, and a carefully crafted itinerary, this is the perfect journey for those seeking authentic cultural experiences and hidden gems while staying in comfortable 4-star hotels. Limited spots available—book your adventure today!

    • A Career in Ruins
      • Following his popular talk Stonehenge: Old Rocks, New Theories at Te Papa in 2025, UK based Archaeologist and BBC broadcaster Julian Richards has returned to New Zealand’s shores! Join Julian […]

    • West Coast Loop Tour
      • 9 - 14 March 2026 This tour departs from Christchurch by coach over Arthur’s Pass to the West Coast and we explore the region with Historical Geography and guide Richard Willis. We’ll learn about local history, the greenstone, gold rush and mining influences, travel the Great Coast Road and discover dramatic coastal landscapes, craggy cliffs, palm-filled forest glades and sublime bays. We’ll take in once-busy gold mining communities and ponder how sailing ships used to navigate the rocks. Highlights include the Hokitika Gorge Walk, the Denniston Plateau and local museums such as the Pounamu Pathway and Kawatiri Coal Town. We’ll leave the West Coast via the Nelson Lakes and Marlborough wine country, then head down the East Coast and inland to Hanmer Springs, before returning to Christchurch. This tour departs from Christchurch by coach over Arthur’s Pass to the West Coast and we explore the region with Historical Geography and guide Richard Willis. We’ll learn about local history, the greenstone, gold rush and mining influences, travel the Great Coast Road and discover dramatic coastal landscapes, craggy cliffs, palm-filled forest glades and sublime bays. We’ll take in once-busy gold mining communities and ponder how sailing ships used to navigate the rocks. Highlights include the Hokitika Gorge Walk, the Denniston Plateau and local museums such as the Pounamu Pathway and Kawatiri Coal Town. We’ll leave the West Coast via the Nelson Lakes and Marlborough wine country, then head down the East Coast and inland to Hanmer Springs, before returning to Christchurch.

    • Those Mitford Girls!
      • The aristocratic Mitford sisters were writers and socialites, biographers and essayists. Jessica, who wrote Hons and Rebels and The American Way of Death, was a communist and human rights activist. […]

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