Talk: Greek Easter

Icon, Level 2, Te Papa Cable Street, Wellington

The Friends of Te Papa and Hellenic New Zealand Congress (HNZC) are delighted to share Greek Easter with you in an intimate look at how Hellenic communities celebrate Easter. While it is similar to Western Easter, there are some major differences including no chocolate Easter eggs!

$15.00 – $25.00

Tour: The National Geohazards Monitoring Centre

GNS Science 1 Fairway Drive, Avalon Lower Hutt

A special Members Only tour of the NGMC which opened in 2018, and which builds on the service delivered by GNS Science and GeoNet for the last 17 years.

$35.00

Visit: Islam Masjid Al Ameen (Mosque)

Masjid Al Ameen (Mosque) 64 Kenmore Street, Newlands, Wellington

In association with the Wellington Council of Faiths we offer our Members a fascinating opportunity to visit the temples of Wellington’s principal faiths. Our second visit is to the Islam Al Ameen Mosque in Newlands.

$20.00

Tour: The art and artefacts of militarism in the Pacific (i)

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

Join us for an exclusive members only tour Back of House with Sean Mallon (Senior Curator Pacific Histories and Cultures)  as he tells us about the art and artefacts of militarism in the Pacific.

$20.00

Tour: The art and artefacts of militarism in the Pacific (ii)

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

Join us for a Members Only exclusive tour Back of House with Sean Mallon (Senior Curator Pacific Histories and Cultures)  as he tells us about the art and artefacts of militarism in the Pacific.

$20.00

2021 Historic Tour to Gisborne Tairāwhiti

In response to demand our reapeat tour to Gisborne Tairāwhiti, promises a fabulous mix of art, history, Māoritanga, gardens and landscape design, farming, along with fresh, local food and good companionship. The visit will include exclusive access to private gardens and properties which are being especially opened for us.

Talk: The diversity and conservation of New Zealand orchids

Icon, Level 2, Te Papa Cable Street, Wellington

Did you know that more than 30% of our orchids are of conservation concern? Te Papa Botanist and orchid specialist Carlos Lehnebach will talk about current research projects whose aims are describing the diversity of orchid species in NZ, understanding their partnerships with fungi

$20.00 – $25.00

Tour: Te Papa Archives (iii)

Te Papa Tory Street 169 Tory Street, Wellington

Go behind the scenes with Te Papa Archivist, Jennifer Twist, and see some of the highlights from the museums fascinating collection of paper and records.

$20.00

Tour: Te Papa Archives (IV)

Te Papa Tory Street 169 Tory Street, Wellington

Have you ever wondered what treasures lie within the Museum’s archives? Te Papa’s Archive holds fascinating collections of papers and records from the Colonial Museum and predecessor organisations

$20.00

Studio Visits: Max Patté and Virginia Woods-Jack

Max Patté & Virginia Woods-Jack's Studio 140A Park Road, Miramar, WELLINGTON

We guarantee you a very interesting and exciting morning when you join us to visit the studios of Max Patté and Virginia Woods-Jack in Miramar.

$20.00