Like throwing a stone into a swarm of bees this was how r. The whole family can get a dynamic and indepth overview of new zealand at museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa, one of the nations main cultural institutions. Te papa bird expert colin miskelly tells the unfortunate story of new zealands first rosecrowned fruitdove. Slice of heaven tells the big stories from new zealands 20th century history how the country. Connect with te papa s learning team using zoom and explore exhibitions without leaving the classroom. Between 1997 and 2000 she was acting chief historian of the history branch in the department of internal affairs. The museums native name loosely translates as the place of treasures, an apt description for a building featuring six floors of. Te papa tongarewa loosely translates as treasure box. Researching and writing womens history in new zealand bwb, 1993. Late in 2003 she became director of history and pacific cultures at the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa in wellington.
Creative directors rachael hockridge, martin langdon, daniel crichtonrouse, pania smith team members chloe reweti, amber laughton. Oreilly described an exhibition of mccahons religious works when they were exhibited at the wellington public library in february of 1948. Everybody knows the museum as te papa, as the lead acknowledges, and that should be its title. A magnificent illustrated history of new zealands mountain tourism industry. There are two parallel stories which converged with the opening of museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa, generally known as te papa, in february 1998 that of the national museum, and that of the national art gallery. Te papa was established in 1992 by the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa act 1992. Museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa te papa te papa is new zealands innovative and interactive national museum. A comprehensive guide to the objects associated with the voyages of james cook held at new zealands national museum. We recommend booking museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Part of the remit for te papa was to explore the national identity of new zealand. Art at te papa by museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa, edited by william mcaloon. Te papa press discover popular, awardwinning books about new zealands art, culture, and natural world. An illustrated history is the first comprehensive, illustrated, and.
About the editors kolokesa u mahinatuai has a background in art history, social anthropology and museum and heritage studies and was curator of moana oceania cultures at the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa from 2004 to 2008 and auckland war memorial museum tamaki paenga hira from 20 to 2017. From the collections of the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa museum of new zealandte papa tongarewa, oliver, w. The pacific dimension of contemporary new zealand arts 2002 tatau. Te papa is new zealands national museum, renowned for being bicultural, scholarly, innovative, and fun. Save time and money with our best price guarantee make the most of your visit to wellington. Te papa is new zealands bold and innovative national museum and a recognised world leader in interactive and visitorfocused museum experiences. New zealands national museum is hard to miss, taking up a sizeable chunk of the wellington waterfront. Sean mallon is of samoan and irish descent and is senior curator pacific cultures at the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa. Museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa, wellington book. Selected publications from te papas history curators and researchers. In august last year a small green pigeon flew across the tasman sea and into the history books. The library and its resources are primarily for te papa staff, but members of the public are welcome to search our collection and use resources by appointment. A documentary by anna cottrell and gaylene preston, getting to our place, recorded the process of developing the museum on a new museological principle of biculturalism.
Te ratana went to palmerston intermediate normal school, followed by palmerston north girls high school her work pw 1 tiki remix is included in the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewea collections and as part of the 20 auckland triennial celebrations, her work. See all 39 museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa tours on tripadvisor. The official opening took place on 14 february 1998, in a ceremony led by prime minister jenny shipley, sir peter blake, and two children. For teachers museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa. He paki taonga i a maui is a series of 18 short films for tamariki aged 711, and tells stories about taonga in te papa s collection. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. In 2017 i was commissioned by te papa press to write a history of the institution 19982018. Visit museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa on your trip. Our success is built on our relationships with and ability to represent our community. Museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa collection is now available, featuring a selection of more than 45,000 images under creative commons licenses. Te papa wellington, new zealand attractions lonely planet. An illustrated history of protest and activism in aotearoa new zealand. Her work is included in the collection of the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa, turnbull library and hocken library.
Department of internal affairsbridget williams books. Dr bronwyn labrum is the head of new zealand and pacific cultures at the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa. It became the first vagrant bird species to be intercepted at the new zealand border and put down as a potential biosecurity risk. The most visited museum in australasia, the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa te papa is well known around the world for its innovative approach to audience engagement, commercial savvy and groundbreaking collaboration with indigenous maori. Last thursday, at unity books wellington, we launched our new book 100 natural history treasures of te papa, which were very excited by, both for the stunning and fascinating photos from our collection and the insightful and entertaining short texts that accompany the images. At the heart of this book lie the relationships between pakeha, maori and wider. Saffronn te ratana born 1975 is a visual artist of maori ngai tuhoe descent, born in palmerston north, new zealand. From cook to contemporary museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa on. Majestically beautiful, remote and rugged, the high country of new zealand is central to the countrys history and identity.
Go behind the scenes at museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa and discover more than 100 treasured items from the museums collection. Icons nga tonga from the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa. Immerse your students in our latest longterm exhibition. Charges apply to some shortterm exhibitions and activities. Conquest and glory museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa on. This is part of a new, free initiative to aggregate open museum, library, and archive collections across disciplines on the artstor platform already a destination for scholars using visual media. Wellington, new zealand te papa tongarewa museum excursion.
If you didnt know what a busy bee or a corrugated iron holden kingswood were, you will once youve left, and you will feel better for it. This lavish book explores the story behind the promotion of new zealands. Depart from the pier and enjoy a short drive to the te papa tongarewa museum, a landmark national museum constructed in an architectural style that reflects new zealands history and evolving identity. Getyourguide uses cookies to give you the best possible service.
Te papas blog museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa. About the editors kolokesa u mahinatuai has a background in art history, social anthropology and museum and heritage studies and was curator of moana oceania cultures at the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa from 2004 to 2008 and auckland war memorial museum tamaki paenga hira from 20. Museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa te papa wp. He is the author of samoan art and artists 2002 and coedited pacific art niu sila. Explore the great treasures and stories of this country its unique natural environment, maori culture, art heritage, and fascinating history. Drawing on exclusive access to the cultural treasures of mexicos national institute of anthropology and history inah. Since 20 orange has been the head of research at te papa.
Te papa catalogue museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa. He received his phd in art history from victoria university of wellington in 2006. Te papa delivers, amongst other things, a truly inspiring and interactive look at new zealands history and culture. Free downloadable activity books our activity books are designed for use at home or in the classroom. In this handsome book, widely respected pacific scholar janet davidson details. A celebration of new zealands unique identity, this book showcases almost 400 taonga treasures from te papa s rich collections. This elegant, expert, and utterly uptodate book contains over 1500 samples from new zealands. A history of the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa. This richly illustrated book brings together the objects made by protesters to proclaim. Kia ora koutou katoa, welcome to tomokanga, te aka matua research librarys search gateway.
Book your museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa tickets online and skiptheline. A cultural history of making in new zealand and the wider. A stunning book about the important cultural history of making in aotearoa and the wider moana. Te papa press titles are available from te papa online store and all good bookshops throughout new zealand. Browse 800,000 artworks, taonga, photographs, collection objects, and botanical and zoological specimens from te papa s collections. Museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa wellington. A cultural history of making in new zealand and the. Museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa 12 free kids activity books finalist public good award 2019 credits. The opening of te papa in february 1998 was completed on time and on budget. The official page for new zealands bold and innovative national museum. Te papa press titles are available from te papa online store and all good bookshops. Curator matauranga maori at the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa. Our most popular tours sell out quickly so we recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment.
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