https://wellington.gen.nz/friends-of-te-papa+communitygroups Items tagged with Friends of Te Papa and Community Groups. https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/slow-looking-strategies-slow-burn-women-and-photography/ Join Museum Education Specialist Laura Jones for an engaging session where we use strategies to help us slow down and enjoy looking at art! Going to an art gallery can sometimes […] art communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries events Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/slow-looking-strategies-slow-burn-women-and-photography/ Friends of Te Papa 2026-04-14T00:00:00Z 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/members-discount-lunar-new-year-at-te-papa/ Experience an intimate Lunar New Year celebration at Te Papa with a three-course dinner, fine wine, cultural ambience, and exclusive harbour views of the fireworks display. Celebrate the magic of Lunar New Year with […] te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups events Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/members-discount-lunar-new-year-at-te-papa/ Friends of Te Papa 2026-02-21T00:00:00Z -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-discount-panel-talk-interconnected-exploring-where-art-science-and-nature-collide/ Discover how art, science, nature, and Indigenous knowledge converge as Marshmallow Laser Feast and experts share insights inspired by Breathe | Mauri Ora: An Immersive Journey into Nature by Marshmallow Laser Feast. Includes exhibition […] art exhibitions communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries events Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/members-discount-panel-talk-interconnected-exploring-where-art-science-and-nature-collide/ Friends of Te Papa 2026-02-20T00:00:00Z 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/the-west-coast-voices-from-the-past-and-controversies-of-the-present/ Join Richard Willis, Victoria University Senior Associate, School of Geography, Environment, and Earth Sciences, as he gives us fascinating insight into the rich and varied history of the South Island’s […] communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/the-west-coast-voices-from-the-past-and-controversies-of-the-present/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-11-26T00:00:00Z 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-24-september-2025-2/ Te Papa Press Reading Group takes place on the 4th Thursday of the month. This installation: Capital Trees: The arboreal legacy of Te Upoko-o-te-Ika the Wellington region by Susette Goldsmith. […] communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/reading-group-24-september-2025-2/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-10-23T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/reading-group-23-october-2025/ Te Papa Press Reading Group takes place on the 4th Thursday of the month. This installation: Capital Trees: The arboreal legacy of Te Upoko-o-te-Ika the Wellington region by Susette Goldsmith, […] communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/reading-group-23-october-2025/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-10-23T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/rare-books-in-the-library-collection/ 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 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/rare-books-in-the-library-collection/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-10-21T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/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/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/a-wairarapa-weekender/ 27-28 September 2025 This tour offers visits to Wairarapa gardens at historic homesteads that aren’t usually open to visit as individuals, plus we check out Greytown and Featherston townships with their eclectic shops and historical buildings and have dinner in Masterton with an interesting guest speaker. wairarapa places communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/a-wairarapa-weekender/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-09-26T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/reading-group-24-september-2025/ Please note this Reading Group has been moved to Wednesday 24 September 2025 Rākau: The Ancient Forests of Aotearoa by Ned Barrau. We will be joined by two Te Papa Curators […] te-papa museumsandgalleries art communitygroups events Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/reading-group-24-september-2025/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-09-24T00:00:00Z -41.2903326 174.78192750276241 Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/local-gallery-visit-washday-at-the-pa-a-survey-ans-westra/ {Suite} and the Ans Westra Estate are pleased to present, for the first time ever, the entire series of photos made by Ans Westra in Ruatoria in 1963 for Washday […] communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/local-gallery-visit-washday-at-the-pa-a-survey-ans-westra/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-09-23T00:00:00Z 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/reading-group-17july2025-2-2/ This Reading Group has been cancelled. Join us on 16 October for the next installment with Bryony Hogg of Marsden Books, who will share her top picks for the month. communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/reading-group-17july2025-2-2/ 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