First held in 2005 and continued since then, the Treaty Debates have become a notable contribution to the national debate over the Treaty of Waitangi.
Art After Dark Toi o te Pō is our monthly art evening, taking place on the third Thursday of every month.
Stimulating science discussion on current and controversial topics, taking place on the first Thursday of every month.
For 10 years, you’ve made Te Papa ‘our place’. Celebrate an incredible first decade, and journey into the future with an ever-changing programme of innovative exhibitions and events.
Artists Grahame Sydney, Christopher Cree Brown, Clare Plug, and Raewyn Atkinson talk about their experiences on the Artists to Antarctica programme.
Te Papa went Pacific over Labour Weekend 2007 with a three-day celebration launching Tangata o le Moana, our long-term exhibition focusing on Pacific Island communities in New Zealand.
Scotia's Hardy Sons performed their new and traditional Scottish music at Te Papa on the 17 January 2008. They then answered a few of our questions right after their concert.
Have a look at some images taken from the recent visit from Wellington Zoo's serval cubs!
What do YOU want to know about natural disasters? Watch the webcast where our panel of experts answer questions submitted by members of the public.
This vibrant exhibition about the Italian community in New Zealand has been supported by stylish and engaging events. Enjoy some photographs of it.
The replica of Burt Munro’s 1962 record-breaking ‘Munro Special’ Indian Scout that was used in Roger Donaldson’s feature film, The World’s Fastest Indian has been displayed at Te Papa in December 2005.
In conjunction with the Culture Moves!conference, on the evening of November 10 and 11 a number of fantastic performances were held in Soundings Theatre along with community performances the following Saturday and Sunday. Have a look at some images from these events.
The amazing, amphibious Aquada was on display at Te Papa. Watch the amphibian in action off Freyberg Beach. Hear Kiwi inventor Alan Gibbs talk about his creation.
To celebrate the launch of Māori Showbands in 2005, Te Papa presented The Māori Volcanics and Rim D Paul in concert.