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Love craft pop-up

Create something special this Valentine’s weekend with origami or a love letter written on a vintage typewriter. 

When | Āhea

10.00am–2.00pm, 14–16 Feb 

Where | Ki hea

Rongomaraeroa, Level 4

Cost | Te utu

$2 to reserve a place or pay by koha (donation) at the door, with museum entry

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This Valentine’s weekend, get creative. Try your hand at origami, or write a love letter on a vintage typewriter to share with someone special.

As part of Te Papa’s Share the Love annual appeal, koha entry is encouraged to support the care and preservation of Aotearoa New Zealand’s taonga.

Make a Bumper Sticker with Janet Lilo, 2019. Photo by Jo Moore. Te Papa (147294)

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Share The Love – Te Papa’s annual appeal

On Valentine’s Day 1998, Te Papa opened its doors to the public for the very first time. This Valentine’s Day on 14 February, share your love for Te Papa by donating to our annual appeal. We have a target of $30,000 – we can reach it with your help.

Will you chip in to help us get there?

Events for Share The Love

Celebrate Te Papa’s 27th anniversary with heart-warming activities, live performances, unique photo opportunities, and special treats this Valentine’s weekend.

Donate to Te Papa

Every year, Te Papa needs to raise around $30 million over and above its core funding. You can help our national museum to thrive by making a contribution – every gift counts.