Friday 2 October 2020, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tour: Mātauranga Māori Behind the Scenes (ii) Te Papa. Meet at the Information Desk on Level 2 55 Cable Street, Wellington Get behind the scenes in the museum to experience the wonderful Taonga Māori collection including the two storerooms at Cable Street. $30.00
Monday 5 October 2020, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Gallery Tour: Frances Hodgkins Adam Art Gallery Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand Private tour to Adam Art Gallery -Te Pātaka Toi to view 'Frances Hodgkins: European Journeys' which traces Hodgkins’ life through France, Morocco and Spain to her final days in England. $15.00 – $20.00
Thursday 15 October 2020, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Talk: Seabird Research in Remote Fiordland Angus Room, L3 Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Bird curator Colin Miskelly has led four expeditions to southern Fiordland since 2016, all focused on seabird conservation. Colin's most recent trip was partially funded by the Friends of Te Papa. $20.00 – $30.00
Sunday 18 October 2020, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Tour: Mana Island Mana Island Mana Island, Wellington, New Zealand Mana Island is a scientific reserve administered by the Department of Conservation, and lies about 5 km from the entrance to Porirua Harbour. Access to the reserve is restricted as visitors are required to find their own way to the island. The Friends of Te Papa have chartered a vessel from Paremata (Mana Marina) and you'll have the exciting opportunity to be guided around the island by Te Papa Bird & Reptile Curator Dr Colin Miskelly. $60.00 – $70.00
Monday 2 November 2020, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Gallery Tour (ii): Frances Hodgkins Adam Art Gallery Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand In response to popular demand, we are thrilled to offer members a repeat tour to Adam Art Gallery for a private viewing of Auckland Art Gallery’s touring exhibition 'Frances Hodgkins: European Journeys'. $15.00 – $20.00
Sunday 8 November 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Talk: Burne-Jones’ 1871 Italian Sketchbook Te Huinga Centre, Level 3, Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Join us for a unique opportunity to hear about the 198 page sketchbook from Te Papa's collections, which will be on show. The sketchbook documents Burne-Jones Italian destinations, including Pisa, Florence, Rome, Assisi and Perugia amongst others. $20.00 – $30.00
Wednesday 11 November 2020, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Lyall Bay Studio and Gallery Visits Jane Blackmore 1/56 Kingsford Smith Street, Lyall Bay, Wellington Join us by the sea in Lyall Bay to visit three studio/galleries offering a great variety of beautiful art and craft. $20.00 – $25.00
Thursday 12 November 2020, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Workshop: Painting Kākāpō Toi Art, Level 5, Te Papa Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand We're collaborating with Paintvine to bring you an art workshop like no other. Get exclusive access to Toi Art, create an art work to take home, privately view collection items and enjoy drinks, snacks and music. Keen to join us, grab a seat now limited places available. $60.00 – $75.00
Thursday 19 November 2020, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Christmas Shopping Night Te Papa Store, Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand The classic and exclusive Friends Christmas shopping night returns in collaboration with the Te Papa store. Come along, bring a friend and while you shop enjoy live music and a glass of wine or juice. Free – $5.00
Wednesday 25 November 2020, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Art Tour and Dinner at Parliament Parliament Building Moleswoth Street, Thorndon, Wellington We are delighted to offer you an exclusive members' evening at Parliament. Join us for the Art Tour of Parliament, followed by dinner at 7.30pm. Numbers are strictly limited so be quick. $95.00