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101: Chinese New Year

Mahuki, Level 2, Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Many of us enjoy the food, lanterns and entertainment that accompany Chinese New Year, but have you ever wondered where the celebrations originated? How the culture around it developed? what the art used for it is based on? Our guest speakers will explore these questions in an open and fun setting.

$15.00 – $20.00

Everyday Te Reo

Te Papa. Meet at the Information Desk on Level 2 55 Cable Street, Wellington

In 2018 we ran a few successful te reo classes, so for 2019 and to align further with Te Papa's bicultural mandate we are now offering te reo classes for free! This series is the first of the year and is open to Friends members who have not previously attended sessions.

Free

Everyday Te Reo ii

Te Papa. Meet at the Information Desk on Level 2 55 Cable Street, Wellington

Back by popular demand this is the second series of the year. Come and enjoy the opportunity to understand more of this beautiful language.

Free

Friends Takeover: Access All Areas

Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand

We are thrilled to bring you, for the first time ever, the Te Papa Friends Takeover, in which we the Friends of Te Papa have the whole museum to themselves to stay up late at our place for one night only, along with a host of talks, tours, discounts, live music and chances to contribute to the future of the museum.

Free – $20.00

Beyond Te Papa: Phoenicians & Mosaics

Rangimarie, L3, Te Papa Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Spend an afternoon with Tony O’Connor, a specialist in the Roman Empire, who has excavated widely across Britain, Italy and North Africa. He has a particular interest in Roman North Africa, having excavated in Libya for many years. We are lucky enough to have Tony share 2 talks with us in the afternoon in quite different subjects.

$25.00 – $30.00