Friends of Te Papa

Do you want to share in the life of one of New Zealand’s most exciting cultural organisations? Then become a Friend of Te Papa and enjoy the unique opportunity to learn more about Te Papa from the inside. You'll be an important part of Our Place.

 Benefits you can enjoy as a friend

• An exclusive programme of special events for Friends, including private viewings of exhibitions and lectures
•  Invitations to special exhibition previews
• Discounted entry to Te Papa exhibitions
• A free two-monthly newsletter, Open Eyes, which contains the latest news from Te Papa and articles about our exhibitions
• 10% discount from Te Papa Store and Te Papa’s Kids Store
• 10% discount at all cafes in Te Papa
• Becoming part of this country’s most exciting cultural institution
• Discover the perfect reason to visit Wellington more often

How your membership supports Te Papa

Your membership gives Te Papa real support, both financially and in raising awareness of Te Papa, its collections, and staff. Gifts to the collection from the Friends include works by artists Colin McCahon, Sir Toss Woollaston, Frances Hodgkins, and Jacqueline Fraser.

Contact details

For a membership brochure or further information on becoming a Friend of Te Papa, call Elizabeth Ridder, Manager, Friends of Te Papa.

Ph: +64 (0)4 381 7051

Fax: +64 (0)4 381 7070

Email: friends@tepapa.govt.nz

Membership form

 Use our online membership form to become a Friend of Te Papa today.