The Peacekeepers – supported by Millie Monday 

Shapeshifter frontman P Digsss hits the stage with bandmate and long-time friend Sambora, to bring you The Peacekeepers. An acclaimed duo with drum and bass/jungle heritage.

Manalagi Residency Weekend: Thinking outside the coconut shell 

A talanoa (discussion) session with Moana Vā – Navigators of Pacific Pride, on working in partnership with our Pacific Rainbow+ individuals, families, and communities in Waitaha Canterbury, and beyond.

Events for Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery

Book events and workshops as part of the Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery exhibition.

Rongo Rehutai – Summer Music Sessions

Savour the scorching hot sounds of some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s best musicians this summer at Rongo Rehutai, Te Papa's free music festival. 

Every Friday in March, 6.00pm–8.00pm

Curatorial couture evenings: Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery

Enriching in-the-know evening events hosted by Te Papa curators, featuring fine wine and antipasto platters. 

Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery

Created by Vivienne Westwood Limited and produced by Nomad Exhibitions, this retrospective exhibition celebrates the iconic jewellery of renowned British fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood (1941–2022).

Hye Rim Lee: Āke Tonu Atu | Eternity

See Hye Rim Lee’s immersive and imaginative Black Rose and White Rose in Toi Art on Level 4.

Exhibitions

Celebrate Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique natural environment. See Gallipoli through the eyes and words of eight ordinary New Zealanders. Hear extraordinary stories from young refugees.

Events

Our exciting programme of events runs all year. Watch song and dance performances, join in with kids activities and cultural days, hear from our experts, and much more.

Te Papa stores

At Te Papa Store, our perspective is deeply rooted in our relationship with Aotearoa New Zealand. Choose from our carefully curated selection of products that reflect the essence of the museum.

Antiracism and activism

Read about protest collecting, decolonisation, and antiracism from our tohunga (experts), and across the web.

Leslie Adkin

Leslie Adkin was a farmer and noted amateur geologist and ethnologist. Photography was also a passion of his, and he documented every aspect of his life, from his family to his scientific interests, from the 1910s until the 1950s. Explore some of the Leslie Adkin collection.

Watch: Kōrero – Mana Wāhine, Mana Taonga

Watch the kōrero from wāhine Māori as they discuss the importance of wāhine representation in Māori arts, and what has shifted since the 1984 international exhibition, Te Maori. 

Kia hiwa rā! Resistance, persistence, and defiance in Aotearoa

Explore protest in Aotearoa through our Collections Online. You can delve into why people protest, explore activism in your own community, and grow your own skills as a changemaker.

Warwick Freeman: Jeweller

Find out about Warwick Freeman, a renowned New Zealand jeweller known for his contemporary, sculptural jewellery that often incorporates natural materials and references the identity and landscape of Aotearoa New Zealand.