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Te Papa Foundation Gala

Te Papa Foundation hosts an Annual Gala at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

When | Āhea

Sat 6 Sep 2025

Cost | Te utu

$300 per ticket

$3,000 for a table of ten

Each year we bring together Aotearoa New Zealand’s most influential philanthropists, business leaders, and cultural patrons for an evening of luxury, culture, and purpose.

As Wellington’s fastest-growing high-profile gala, with an audience of over 300 guests, this event is one not to miss.

Support a cultural institution that holds a special place in the hearts of New Zealanders.

Te Papa Foundation Spring Soirée, featuring Michael Parekōwhai’s He Kōrero, 2023. Photo by Te Papa

Dinner, Drag & Art, Friday 18 December 2020, 2020. Photo by Abbie Dorrington. Te Papa (164351)

Surrealist Soiree, 2021. Photo by Jo Moore. Te Papa (175901)

Surrealist Soiree, 2021. Photo by Jo Moore. Te Papa (175541)

Spring Soiree, 2024. Photo by Anaru Church. Te Papa (247954)