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.
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 is our monthly art evening, taking place on the third Thursday of every month.
Stimulating science discussion on current and controversial topics, taking place on the first Thursday of every month.
Celebrate Māori New Year. The Matariki Festival 2010 at Te Papa featured an 18 day programme of concerts, performances and learning for everyone.
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.
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.