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EventsNgā kaupapa motuhake

Our exciting programme of ngā kaupapa motuhake runs all year. Watch song and dance performances, join in with kids activities and cultural days, hear from our experts, and much more.

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See our Friends of Te Papa events (non-members can still attend these events, but members get a discounted price).

Events for Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery

Book events and workshops as part of the Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery exhibition.

The Rebels’ Tea Party

Gather your fellow rebels for a high tea like no other, set in our themed lounge.

11.00am or 2.00pm, every day from 17 Jan to 27 Apr 2025

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School Holiday Kids’ Activities

Jump into the fun at Te Papa these school holidays with our activities. These whānau-friendly events are for children and teens.

Sat 12 Apr to Sun 27 Apr

Pinguino and the Snowman – a puppet show about climate change

Presented by String Bean Puppets, celebrate Earth Day with a heartwarming puppet show for tamariki (children).

Tue 22 Apr 2025, 10.30–11.00am

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Reading Group: 24 April 2025

Especially for the school holidays, we will be joined by author of the book Whiti: Colossal Squid of the Deep, Victoria Cleal, and Squid expert and tracker Thom Linley, bring along your children and grandchildren, and also learn a thing or two yourself!

Thu 24 April, 2:00–3:00pm

Closing party: A luxe rebellion

Step into the world of fashion’s most fearless provocateur at the closing party for Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery.

Thu 24 Apr 2025, 7.00pm–11.00pm

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City Nature Challenge: Shell Identification, Crafts, and Displays

Join the City Nature Challenge with Te Papa and the Wellington Shell Club.

Sat 26 Apr 2025, 10.00–6.00pm

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Deano Yipadee: “Toot the Tow Truck!” show and book signing

Nee-Naw the Little Fire Engine has a new friend – Toot! Sing along with Deano and join the fun!

Sat 26 Apr 2025, 10.30–11.15am

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The Resene Architecture and Design Film Festival

The Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival returns to Wellington and, for the first time, some films are showing at Te Papa on 24 and 25 May. Prepare to immerse yourself in an inspiring new collection of architecture and design documentaries sourced from across the globe.

24–25 May

Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival: I am Martin Parr 

Since the 1970s, English photographer Martin Parr has held up a sometimes tender, sometimes critical and always mischievous mirror to our times, forcing us to take a hard look at how consumer society has shaped our lives.

I am Martin Parr is part of the Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival.

Sat 24 May 2025, 11.00am–12.15pm

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Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival: ‘Eileen Gray and the House by the sea’ and ‘Her Blueprint, Aotearoa’

Eileen Gray’s villa, E.1027, on the Côte d’Azur is considered a milestone in architectural history.

Eileen Gray and the house by the Sea and Her Blueprint, Aotearoa are part of the Wellington Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival.

Sat 24 May 2025, 2.00–3.50pm

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Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival: Dale Frank: Nobody’s Sweetie

A charming portrait of Dale Frank, Australia’s foremost contemporary and conceptual artist, eight weeks out from his 40th exhibition at Sydney’s Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery.

Dale Franke: Nobody’s Sweetie is part of the Wellington Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival.

Sun 25 May 2025, 11.00am–12.20pm

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Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival: Special screening – ‘The Chodge’, followed by ADNZ Q&A

A documentary about the design and building of a unique private holiday home in New Zealand.

The Chodge is part of the Wellington Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival.

Sun 25 May 2025, 2.00–3.30pm

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Te Papa Spring Gala

Find out about the Annual Gala that Te Papa Foundation hosts at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Sat 6 Sep 2025

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