Museums and Galleries and Community Groups
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Slow Looking Strategies: Slow Burn – Women and Photography
- Friends of Te Papa
- 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 […]
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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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Age Concern and Te Papa collaborate on a Pilot Programme
- Age Concern Wellington
- Age Concern recently collaborated with Te Papa on a pilot programme to bring Kaumatua to Te Papa to experience the culture and history of the museum, some for the very first time. Vanessa, our Events Coordinator, along with Te Papa staff, were able to share this opportunity with the Manners St Coffee Group and Omai ... Read more
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Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Members Discount: Lunar New Year at Te Papa
- Friends of 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 […]
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Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Members Discount: Panel Talk: Interconnected – Exploring where art, science, and nature collide
- Friends of Te Papa
- 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 […]
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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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The West Coast: Voices from the Past and Controversies of the Present
- Friends of Te Papa
- 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 […]
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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 23 October 2025: Capital Trees: The arboreal legacy of Te Upoko-o-te-Ika the Wellington region
- Friends of Te Papa
- 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. […]
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Reading Group 23 October 2025: Capital Trees: The arboreal legacy of Te Upoko-o-te-Ika the Wellington region
- Friends of Te Papa
- 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, […]
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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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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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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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A Wairarapa Weekender
- Friends of Te Papa
- 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.
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Age Concern Wellington and Te Papa: Sharing Pacific Knowledge Together
- Age Concern Wellington
- Age Concern Wellington is proud to collaborate with Te Papa in offering unique opportunities for our social connection group participants to connect with Pacific heritage. On two recent occasions, Te Papa welcomed groups made up of participants from some of Age Concern’s regular programmes for a very special experience. The visits began in a private ... Read more
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Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Reading Group 24 September 2025: Rakau: The Ancient Forests of Aoearoa
- Friends of Te Papa
- 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 […]
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Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Local Gallery Visit: Washday at the Pa, A Survey – Ans Westra
- Friends of Te Papa
- {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 […]
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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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Reading Group 18 September 2025: Marsden Books – cancelled
- Friends of Te Papa
- 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.
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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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