Lucky Dip Art Tours
Zoom in on the artworks and stories in Toi Art, with a 15-minute tour guided by Te Papa’s knowledgeable hosts.
Wednesdays and Sundays, 11.00–11.15am
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EventsNgā kaupapa motuhake
Our exciting programme of ngā kaupapa motuhake runs all year. Watch song and dance performances, join in with kids activities and cultural days, hear from our experts, and much more.
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Eat Your Art Out
A high tea to delight your eyes and taste buds.
From 28 June, daily sessions at 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, and 2:30pm.
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Friends Event: Rare Books in the Library Collection
The crown jewel of Te Aka Matua Research Library at Te Papa is the Rare Book Collection. This behind-the-scenes tour offers a unique opportunity to view some of these rare books.
Fri 17 Oct, 12:00pm–1:00pm
Toi Art Saturdays: Guided Slow Looking
Take a closer look. Join free, student-led sessions that invite slow looking, reflection, and thoughtful conversation around art.
Sat 18 Oct 2025, 10.00am-2.40pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Toi Art Saturdays: Sit and Sketch
Discover something new in Toi Art each month – talks, performances, and activities inspired by the exhibitions on show.
Sat 18 Oct 2025, 11.00am–1.00pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Friends Event: Rare Books in the Library Collection
The crown jewel of Te Aka Matua Research Library at Te Papa is the Rare Book Collection. This behind-the-scenes tour offers a unique opportunity to view some of these rare books.
Tue 21 Oct, 4:00pm–5:00pmFriends event: Reading Group: Capital Trees: The arboreal legacy of Te Upoko-o-te-Ika the Wellington region
Te Papa Press Reading Group takes place on the 4th Thursday of the month. This month is Capital Trees: The arboreal legacy of Te Upoko-o-te-Ika the Wellington region by Susette Goldsmith, who will be doing an author Q&A.
Thu 23 Oct, 2:00pm–3:00pm
Tamariki Time: Ka tangi te pīpīwharauroa
A free interactive drop-in session for tamariki (children) aged 5 and under.
Fri 24 Oct 2025, 10.00am to 12.00pm
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Friends Event: Building The Stage We Stand On: Director’s Talk & High Tea with Lyndee-Jane Rutherford
An intimate conversation with Director Lyndee-Jane Rutherford, talking about what she looks for when selecting plays, how she works with her creative teams and actors on big themes that resonate with audiences and how she approaches working with content of social and political power.
Sun 2 Nov, 1:00pm–2:30pm
Toi Art×Verb: Home Weirds
Two picture-book authors discuss domestic life’s strange twists and turns, inspired by Yona Lee’s artwork Kit-set In-transit.
Sat 22 Nov 2025, 1.00pm to 2.00pm
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