https://wellington.gen.nz/friends-of-te-papa+art Items tagged with Friends of Te Papa and Art. https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/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. te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups events Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/annual-general-meeting-2026/ Friends of Te Papa 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/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. matariki events communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/mid-winter-lunch-at-le-bouillon-bel-air/ Friends of Te Papa 2026-07-09T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/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. begonia-house places communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/begonia-house-tour-and-talk/ Friends of Te Papa 2026-07-02T00:00:00Z -41.2808403719463 174.76908004140702 Begonia House, Serpentine Way, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6012, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/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. communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/wellington-writers-walk-new-sculpture/ Friends of Te Papa 2026-06-30T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/theft-and-forgery-at-victoria-universitys-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. communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/theft-and-forgery-at-victoria-universitys-classics-museum/ Friends of Te Papa 2026-06-19T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/francophonie-month-the-hidden-secrets-of-the-louvre-1608-1806/ 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 […] art communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries events Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/francophonie-month-the-hidden-secrets-of-the-louvre-1608-1806/ Friends of Te Papa 2026-03-13T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/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. communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/west-coast-loop-tour/ Friends of Te Papa 2026-03-08T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/members-discount-the-path-a-performance-journey-through-breathe-mauri-ora/ 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 – […] communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/members-discount-the-path-a-performance-journey-through-breathe-mauri-ora/ Friends of Te Papa 2026-03-07T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/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. […] communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/those-mitford-girls/ Friends of Te Papa 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/great-barrier-waiheke-island-tour-february-2026/ 18 - 24 February 2026 Step off the beaten path and immerse yourself in the untamed beauty and rich culture of Aotearoa’s island gems. communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/great-barrier-waiheke-island-tour-february-2026/ Friends of Te Papa 2026-02-17T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/members-exclusive-breathe-mauri-ora/ 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 […] te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups events Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/members-exclusive-breathe-mauri-ora/ Friends of Te Papa 2026-02-02T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/toi-art-talk-collecting-a-lifelong-pursuit/ 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 […] art exhibitions communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries events Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/toi-art-talk-collecting-a-lifelong-pursuit/ Friends of Te Papa 2026-01-31T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/first-breath-opening-party/ 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. exhibitions art communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries events Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/first-breath-opening-party/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-12-13T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/curators-book-talk-te-taiao-nature-series-boxed-set/ 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 […] te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups events Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/curators-book-talk-te-taiao-nature-series-boxed-set/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-12-10T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/day-trip-kapiti-coast-arts-trail/ 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 […] art communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries events Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/day-trip-kapiti-coast-arts-trail/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-11-08T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/building-the-stage-we-stand-on-directors-talk-high-tea-with-lyndee-jane-rutherford/ 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. communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/building-the-stage-we-stand-on-directors-talk-high-tea-with-lyndee-jane-rutherford/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-11-02T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/reading-group-16october2025/ 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 […] communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/reading-group-16october2025/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-10-16T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/reading-group-17july2025-2-3/ 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 […] communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/reading-group-17july2025-2-3/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-10-16T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/rare-books-in-the-library-collection-2/ 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 […] libraries te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups events Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/rare-books-in-the-library-collection-2/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-10-16T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/te-papas-kiwi-collection-recent-research-and-findings/ 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 […] communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/te-papas-kiwi-collection-recent-research-and-findings/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-09-18T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/te-papas-contribution-to-kiwi-research/ 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 […] communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/te-papas-contribution-to-kiwi-research/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-09-18T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/2025-chatham-islands-excursions/ 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. te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups events Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/2025-chatham-islands-excursions/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-09-02T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/heritage-chapels-catholic-anglican-from-island-bay-to-johnsonville/ 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 […] islandbay johnsonville khandallah places communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/heritage-chapels-catholic-anglican-from-island-bay-to-johnsonville/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-08-29T00:00:00Z -41.246742 174.7905885 Khandallah, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6035, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/reading-group-28-august-2025-2/ 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 […] communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/reading-group-28-august-2025-2/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-08-28T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/a-damaged-earth-but-not-a-broken-one-a-case-for-urgent-optimism-with-no-room-for-complacency/ 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 […] communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/a-damaged-earth-but-not-a-broken-one-a-case-for-urgent-optimism-with-no-room-for-complacency/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-08-19T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/a-damaged-earth-but-not-a-broken-one-a-case-for-urgent-optimism/ 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 […] communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/a-damaged-earth-but-not-a-broken-one-a-case-for-urgent-optimism/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-08-19T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/slow-looking-toi-art/ 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 […] art te-papa museumsandgalleries communitygroups events Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/slow-looking-toi-art/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-08-06T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/members-preview-toi-art-reopening-2/ 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 […] art communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries events Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/members-preview-toi-art-reopening-2/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-07-31T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/intriguing-textile-treatments-techniques-japan-malay-archipelago-uzbekistans-textile-wonders/ 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 communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/intriguing-textile-treatments-techniques-japan-malay-archipelago-uzbekistans-textile-wonders/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-07-29T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/reading-group-17july2025/ 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 […] communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/reading-group-17july2025/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-07-17T00:00:00Z