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Nike Savvas – Finale: Bouquet

Like a three-dimensional painting, thousands of fluttering, colourful strands fill the gallery. Free entry. On now
Te Taiao | Nature

On now: Mātauranga Māori meets science in these interactive exhibitions about our weird and wonderful wildlife, our shaky land, and the innovative ways we’re protecting our natural taonga.
Ko Rongowhakaata: The Story of Light and Shadow

Explore the land, people, and stories of Rongowhakaata, an iwi whose unique art reflects their innate creativity, rich history, and innovative spirit.
Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War

The story of the Gallipoli campaign in World War I through the eyes and words of eight ordinary New Zealanders who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances.

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Major Rita Angus exhibition coming to Toi Art in 2021

Major Rita Angus exhibition coming to Toi Art in 2021

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Around 70 works by one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most important 20th-century artists, Rita Angus (1908–1970), will be exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts in London in October 2020 before coming to Wellington.

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New book: Te Hei Tiki: An Enduring Treasure in a Cultural Continuum

New book: Te Hei Tiki: An Enduring Treasure in a Cultural Continuum

An expert guide to the history and role of hei tiki.
Collections Online

Collections Online

Browse 800,000 artworks, taonga, photographs, collection objects, and botanical and zoological specimens from Te Papa’s collections.

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Office Christmas parties – Wellington

Office Christmas parties – Wellington

Struggling for ideas for your corporate Christmas party? We offer private events, or if you have a smaller group take part in our Mad Hatter’s Tea Party.

10 things you might not know about Te Papa

10 things you might not know about Te Papa

Go behind the scenes at Te Papa and discover some of our lesser known secrets.
The Maramataka

The Maramataka

The Māori calendar begins in June with the reappearance of the Matariki star cluster signalling the New Year. Learn the names of the months and nights in the traditional Maramataka.
Te reo Māori quiz

Te reo Māori quiz

Brush up on your basic te reo Māori through a quick quiz!
Watch: How to care for your taonga

Watch: How to care for your taonga

It’s easy to look after your taonga properly. With a little guidance and the right materials, your taonga should last forever.
Colossal squid

Colossal squid

All you’d want to know about the colossal squid – from its anatomy, to how it was found.
Behind the scenes of Gallipoli

Behind the scenes of Gallipoli

Watch as Weta Workshop and Te Papa combine the worlds of movies, model-making, and museums to create an exhibition like no other.
Tā moko | Māori tattoos: history, practice, and meanings

Tā moko | Māori tattoos: history, practice, and meanings

Discover the history and practice of tā moko, and find out why the lines of a moko carved in skin represent much more than a tattoo.
The photos of Eric Lee-Johnson

The photos of Eric Lee-Johnson

Journey back to another era with a range of evocative family photos by Lee-Johnson, as well as his portraits, photos of Opo the dolphin, and paintings.

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