Past events 

See what happened at some special events and entertainments that have taken place at Te Papa: you will find photos, videos or podcasts here.
  • Forum at Te Papa: Referendum on the voting system

    Nigel Roberts, well known expert in government and political studies, spoke at a Forum on the Referendum which took place at the same time as the 2011 General Election.

  • Treaty Debates Series

    First held in 2005 and continued since then, the Treaty Debates have become a notable contribution to the national debate over the Treaty of Waitangi.

  • Art After Dark Toi o te Pō

    Art After Dark Toi o te Pō is our monthly art evening, taking place on the third Thursday of every month.

  • Science Express @ Te Papa

    Stimulating science discussion on current and controversial topics, taking place on the first Thursday of every month.

  • Matariki Festival 2010

    Celebrate Māori New Year. The Matariki Festival 2010 at Te Papa featured an 18 day programme of concerts, performances and learning for everyone.

  • Te Papa's 10th birthday - 14/02/2008

    For 10 years, you’ve made Te Papa ‘our place’. Celebrate an incredible first decade, and journey into the future with an ever-changing programme of innovative exhibitions and events.

  • Artists Grahame Sydney, Christopher Cree Brown, Clare Plug, and Raewyn Atkinson talk about their experiences on the Artists to Antarctica programme.

  • Tangata o le Moana Opening Festival - Labour Weekend 2007

    Te Papa went Pacific over Labour Weekend 2007 with a three-day celebration launching Tangata o le Moana, our long-term exhibition focusing on Pacific Island communities in New Zealand.

  • Have a look at some images taken from the recent visit from Wellington Zoo's serval cubs!

  • The replica of Burt Munro’s 1962 record-breaking ‘Munro Special’ Indian Scout that was used in Roger Donaldson’s feature film, The World’s Fastest Indian has been displayed at Te Papa in December 2005.

  • In conjunction with the Culture Moves!conference, on the evening of November 10 and 11 a number of fantastic performances were held in Soundings Theatre along with community performances the following Saturday and Sunday. Have a look at some images from these events.

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