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School holidays at Te Papa

School holidays at Te Papa

Check out the fun for kids at Te Papa during the School Holidays (27 Sept - 12 Oct). more>
Moving Towards a Balanced Earth

Moving Towards a Balanced Earth: Kick the Carbon Habit

Experience this international contemporary art exhibition exploring the future of the environment. more> 

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Art After Dark Toi o te Po

Art After Dark Toi o te Pō – Colours: Moments in Fashion

Enjoy art, discussion, music, and wine at Te Papa’s monthly art evening. October’s theme highlights the new exhibition Colours: Moments in fashion. more>
Thursday 16 October, 6.30pm-8.30pm

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ATTTO and NSTP co-sharing agreement
ATTTO and NSTP recently signed an agreement to ensure staff in museums throughout NZ get better information on their training options. more>
29/09/08

New NZMuseums website launched
Find museums, explore collections and share stories on the new www.nzmuseums.co.nz website.
17/09/08

MSc scholarship with Victoria University
Te Papa and Victoria University of Wellington are offering a Master of Science scholarship in the field of molecular systematics. more>
11/09/08

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Colossal squid defrostingColossal squid

Discover this amazing creature's biology and see the process of its defrosting and examination. more>

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