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).

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Events for Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery

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

A table set with teacups, plates, and hightea sandwiches

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

Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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Closing party: A luxe rebellion

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

sold out

Thu 24 Apr 2025, 7.00pm–11.00pm

Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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

An illustration of three children enjoy different activities: one reads a book, one uses a smartphone, and another plays the porotiti (a small disc with a cord through the centre).

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

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City Nature Challenge: iNaturalist ID clinic

Work together with Te Papa natural history curators on iNaturalist.

Wed 30 Apr 2025, 5.30pm–7.30pm

Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

People in high-vis vests standing on the steps of the lagoon in Wellington Harbour. There is also someone in a kayak.

City Nature Challenge: Harbour Clean Up with Ghost Diving NZ

Join Te Papa in seeing what critters the Ghost Diving crew find when cleaning up the Wellington waterfront.

Sat 26 Apr 2025, 10.00am–1.00pm

Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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Tamariki Time: Kuku ika, kuku wehiwehi

A free interactive drop-in session for tamariki aged 5 and under.

Fri 2 May 2025, 10.00am–12 noon

Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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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

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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

Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

A moder boxy building with two trees in front of it is on a seaside cliff.

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

Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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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

Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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

Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

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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

Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

EventsNgā kaupapa motuhake

Events for Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery

The Rebels’ Tea Party

Closing party: A luxe rebellion

Reading Group: 24 April 2025

School Holiday Kids’ Activities

City Nature Challenge: iNaturalist ID clinic

City Nature Challenge: Harbour Clean Up with Ghost Diving NZ

Tamariki Time: Kuku ika, kuku wehiwehi

The Resene Architecture and Design Film Festival

Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival: I am Martin Parr

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

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

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

Te Papa Spring Gala