Past touring exhibitionsNgā whakaaturanga tāpoi

Whales | Tohorā

Explore the amazing world of whales, through a unique blend of science and storytelling.

Road to Recovery: Disabled soldiers of World War I

‘Road to Recovery: Disabled soldiers of World War I’ reflects on the unimaginable physical destruction caused by the war. The exhibition explores how New Zealand soldiers disabled in the hostilities were supported to regain their personal and economic independence.

Conservation of Auguste Rodin’s sculpture Eve, 2018. Photo by Daniel Crichton-Rouse. Te Papa (128224)

Remembering Rodin

This exhibition, developed and toured by Te Papa, provides a rare opportunity to experience Rodin’s legacy through the sculpture, ‘Eve’ (1882).

People look at a painting by Tony Fomison. The painting depicts a man holding his hand up to the camera as if to say No

Tony Fomison: Lost in the Dark

An exhibition of Tony Fomison’s paintings, featuring monsters, misfits, and medical deformities that explores what it means to be an outsider.

The blowing up of the Boyd, 1889, Auckland, by Louis John Steele, Kennett Watkins

Unpacked: Treasures from Te Papa

Masterpieces from Te Papa’s art collection, on display at Whangarei Art Museum and Waikato Museum.

Karakia, 1977, Christchurch, by Gordon Walters. Purchased 1978 with Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council of New Zealand funds. Te Papa (1978-0019-1)

Gordon Walters: Koru

One motif. Thirty years of exhaustive exploration. Host this touring art exhibition at your venue.

’Offerings to the unknown dead, Kyoto’ [Toshi Satow offering a candle]. Taken for a series on Japan for ’Life’, 1964, Kyoto, by Brian Brake. Gift of Wai Man Lau, 2010. Te Papa (CT.059863)

Brian Brake: Lens on China and Japan

Two slices from Brian Brake’s long photography career. Host this touring exhibition at your venue.

Herepo Rongo. From the series: The Moko Suite, 1970, New Zealand, by Marti Friedlander

Kuia Mau Moko: Photographs by Marti Friedlander

The last generation of Māori women to receive the unbroken tradition of female tattooing. Host this touring exhibition at your venue.

He Korero Purakau mo Te Awanui o Te Motu: story of a New Zealand river, 2011, Auckland, by Michael Parekowhai. Purchased 2011, with the assistance of the Friends of Te Papa. Te Papa (2011-0046-1/A-N to N-N)

2013–2015 past touring exhibitions

Past touring exhibitions that opened between 2013 and 2015 – from Black Rainbow: Ralph Hotere & Michael Parekowhai to Meridian Lines: Contemporary art from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

The giant stride, 1933, by Ethel Spowers. Gift of Rex Nan Kivell, 1953. Te Papa (1953-0003-325)

2008–2012 past touring exhibitions

Past touring exhibitions that opened between 2008 and 2012 – from E Tū Ake: Standing strong to Dutch Etchers in a Golden Age: Rembrandt and his peers.

The Poisoners! exhibition, 2007. Photograph by Michael Hall. Te Papa

2003–2007 past touring exhibitions

Past touring exhibitions that opened between 2003 and 2007 – from New Zealand on Ice to The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy: The Exhibition.

Gorget, Papua New Guinea, maker unknown. Gift of Mr J D Hutchin, 1948. Te Papa (FE003783)

1998–2002 past touring exhibitions

Past touring exhibitions that opened between 1998 and 2002 – from Body Odyssey to Jewelled: Adornments from the Pacific.