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Opening Saturday 5 July

Self-portrait, 1936-37, Dunedin Public Art Gallery

Rita Angus: Life & Vision

An exhibition of 200 works by this iconic and much-loved New Zealand artist.
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School Holidays

School Holidays

Check out the fun for kids at Te Papa during the School Holidays (5-20 July)
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Poi Girl II, 2006, by Areta Wilkinson, mixed media, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Toi Te Papa Art of the Nation

Experience the richness and diversity of New Zealand's artistic heritage in this exhibition showcasing more than 300 artworks. more>

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Buy botanical watercoloursBuy botanical watercolours
Explore Sarah Featon's botanical watercolours, detailed drawings of pohutukawa, clematis, kowhai and more. more>
04/07/08

Moving Towards a Balanced Earth: Kick The Carbon HabitExhibition catalogue online
Find out more about our new carbon neutral exhibition Moving Towards a Balanced Earth: Kick the Carbon Habit. more>
05/06/08

Art, History and Pacific collections online!
We have made available our full Art, History and Pacific collections catalogues online, together with many images and objects from other areas, totalling over 125,000 records! browse them>
30/05/08

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Colossal squid defrostingColossal squid

Discover this amazing creature's biology and see the process of its defrosting and examination. more>

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