Friends of Te Papa and Art
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Annual General Meeting 2026
- Friends of Te Papa
- 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.
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Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Mid-Winter Lunch at Le Bouillon Bel Air
- Friends of Te Papa
- 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.
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Begonia House Tour and Talk
- Friends of Te Papa
- 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.
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Begonia House, Serpentine Way, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6012, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Wellington Writers Walk New Sculpture
- Friends of Te Papa
- 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.
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Theft and Forgery at Victoria University’s Classics Museum
- Friends of Te Papa
- 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.
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Francophonie Month: The Hidden Secrets of the Louvre 1608-1806
- Friends of Te Papa
- Come and celebrate Francophonie Month with the Alliance Française Wellington, as they host a special illustrated talk by art historian David Maskill on the hidden secrets of the Louvre between 1608-1806. Discover how the […]
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West Coast Loop Tour
- Friends of Te Papa
- 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.
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Members Discount: The Path: A Performance Journey through Breathe | Mauri Ora
- Friends of Te Papa
- How do poets, musicians, and dancers respond to the immersive worlds of Breathe | Mauri Ora: An Immersive Journey into Nature by Marshmallow Laser Feast? Experience powerful, one-night-only performances by: Grace Iwashita-Taylor – […]
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Those Mitford Girls!
- Friends of Te Papa
- 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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Great Barrier & Waiheke Island Tour February 2026
- Friends of Te Papa
- 18 - 24 February 2026 Step off the beaten path and immerse yourself in the untamed beauty and rich culture of Aotearoa’s island gems.
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Members Exclusive: Breathe | Mauri Ora
- Friends of Te Papa
- Your Invitation to an Exclusive Curators Talk and Viewing of Breathe | Mauri Ora! An immersive journey into nature designed by Marshmellow Laser Feast Friends of Te Papa are delighted […]
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Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Toi Art Talk: Collecting – A Lifelong Pursuit
- Friends of Te Papa
- Passionate collectors of design, decorative art and antiques share their stories of obsession, instinct and luck in this special event celebrating the exhibition Towards Modernism. For many collectors, the work is never finished. As the […]
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Members Discount: First Breath | Opening Party
- Friends of Te Papa
- Be among the first to explore Breathe | Mauri Ora at a special opening party that includes late-night exhibition access and live entertainment, with a members-only discount.
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Curators’ Book Talk: Te Taiao Nature Series
- Friends of Te Papa
- Join Te Papa’s curators for a fascinating array of talks on New Zealand’s natural history. The six titles published in the Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series have been […]
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Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Day Trip – Kāpiti Coast Art Trail Guided Tour
- Friends of Te Papa
- Join Artist & Arts Educator, Stephanie Woodman on a carefully curated Friends experience not to be missed – the Kāpiti Coast Art Trail! Discover surprises and delights with a wonderland […]
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Building The Stage We Stand On: Director’s Talk & High Tea with Lyndee-Jane Rutherford
- Friends of Te Papa
- In this intimate conversation with Director Lyndee-Jane Rutherford, we will hear about what she looks for when selecting plays, how she works with her creative teams and actors on big themes that resonate with audiences and how she approaches working with content of social and political power, and why this is important to the work she does.
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Reading Group 16 October 2025: Marsden Books
- Friends of Te Papa
- Our Reading Group takes place on the third and fourth Thursday of the month. The next is installment is Thursday 16 October: Bryony Hogg from Marsden Books will share with us […]
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Reading Group 16 October 2025: Marsden Books
- Friends of Te Papa
- Our Reading Group takes place on the third and fourth Thursday of the month. The next is installment is Thursday 16 October: Bryony Hogg from Marsden Books will share with us […]
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Rare Books in the Library Collection
- Friends of Te Papa
- Did you know that Te Papa Tongarewa has a library? The Te Aka Matua Research Library has been supporting the museum’s research since 1867. The library serves as a research […]
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Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Te Papa’s Kiwi Collection – Recent Research and Findings
- Friends of Te Papa
- Despite being a reclusive and rarely seen species, kiwi are an important part of our national identity as New Zealanders. There is a long history of kiwi research at Te […]
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Te Papa’s Contribution to Kiwi Research
- Friends of Te Papa
- Despite being a reclusive and rarely seen species, kiwi are an important part of our national identity as New Zealanders. There is a long history of kiwi research at Te […]
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2025 Chatham Islands Excursions
- Friends of Te Papa
- Since 2002 these excursions to the Chatham Islands has been offered to, and enjoyed by, many Friends of Te Papa. Touring with Hamish and Chris is a rare opportunity to visit the Chathams in a safe and convivial context. The plan is to visit Chatham and Pitt Island, sea and air conditions permitting.
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Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Heritage Chapels: Catholic & Anglican from Island Bay to Johnsonville
- Friends of Te Papa
- Join Chair of Historic Places Felicity Wong as she takes us through the cultural history and heritage of various Wellington church and spiritual buildings from Island Bay to Khandallah.Come along […]
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Khandallah, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6035, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Reading Group 28 August 2025: Through Shaded Glass: Women and Photography in Aotearoa New Zealand 1860–1960
- Friends of Te Papa
- Our Reading Group takes place on the third and fourth Thursday of the month. Thursday 28 August: Through Shaded Glass: Women and Photography in Aotearoa New Zealand 1860–1960 by Lissa […]
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A Damaged Earth but Not a Broken One: A Case for ‘Urgent Optimism’ With No Room for Complacency
- Friends of Te Papa
- Join Dr Dave Lowe as he discusses the latest climate science and its implications, as well as the impact of new technology and his thoughts on ‘urgent optimism’ – this […]
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A Damaged Earth but Not a Broken One: A Case for ‘Urgent Optimism’
- Friends of Te Papa
- Join Dr Dave Lowe as he discusses the latest climate science and its implications, as well as the impact of new technology and his thoughts on ‘urgent optimism’ – including […]
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Slow Looking: Toi Art
- Friends of Te Papa
- Excited by the new Toi Art galleries at Te Papa? Join Museum Education Specialist Laura Jones for an enjoyable session where we use strategies to help us slow down and […]
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Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Members Preview: Toi Art Level 5 Reopening
- Friends of Te Papa
- Join us for a special members-only preview of one last gallery in the Toi Art suite before it opens to the public. The gallery is hung with highlight works from […]
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Intriguing Textile Treatments & Techniques: Japan, Malay Archipelago & Uzbekistan’s Textile Wonders
- Friends of Te Papa
- Prepare to journey across continents and centuries with Shani Pillai & Joji Jacob, as they showcase four extraordinary textile traditions that transform humble fibres into unique expressions of culture! Our discovery takes us from the West of Japan to the South of Japan, then on to the Malay Archipelago
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Reading Group 17 July 2025: Marsden Books
- Friends of Te Papa
- Our Reading Group takes place on the third and fourth Thursday of the month. The next is installment is Thursday 17 July: Bryony Hogg from Marsden Books will share with us […]
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