Te Papa Exhibitions And Events November 2001
Te Papa’s Exhibitions And Events Programme November
2001
Opening this month
Jewelled: adornments from
across the Pacific
Personal adornment has always been an
important and visually stunning aspect of Pacific cultures,
and one that continues to inspire contemporary artists
today. Jewelled showcases heritage items of personal
adornment as well as Pacific-inspired works by contemporary
New Zealand artists.
3 November–17 March 2002. Free
entry.
TÜHOE
Tühoe Moumou kai - We give you our
stories
Tühoe Moumou taonga - We give you our
treasures
Tühoe Moumou tangata ki te pö - We give you our
lives
Discover the early stories of the Tühoe iwi (tribe)
and their whakapapa (genealogy), learn about Te Urewera, the
sacred forest, find out about key figures and events in
Tühoe’s proud history, and gain an insight into Tühoe today.
24 November 2001–October 2003. Free
entry.
Exhibitions:
Sightlines: looking into the art
collection
Sightlines presents eight dramatic views of Te
Papa's art collection. Organised around the strong
sightlines of the new gallery, each section is focused by
major iconic pieces, including works by Colin McCahon,
Robert Mapplethorpe, Yuk King Tan, and Philip
Clairmont.
Until 14 April 2002
The Boulevard, Level
5. Free entry.
Masquerade: the art of
courtship
Exploring romance and courtship, Masquerade is
a celebration of the ways in which humans and animals turn
on the charm.
Until mid-April 2002
The Boulevard,
Level 5. Free entry.
Off the Wall: ceramics and sculpture
at Te Papa
Off the Wall showcases visually inspiring
works from Te Papa's unique collection of ceramics and
sculpture.
The Terrace, Level 6. Free entry.
Made in
New Zealand: stories of art and identity
Ko au te
whenua, te whenua ko au
Made in New Zealand is a popular,
entertaining, general history that traces
the stories of
New Zealand’s distinct visual and material culture.
Level 4. Free entry.
Body Odyssey
(Until 1 February
2002)
An amazing, interactive exhibition designed to
teach children about the wonders of the human body. From
running through a blood tunnel to climbing the giant tongue,
this exhibiton provides fascinating insights into the human
body.
Adults $6.50, children $4.00. Family concessions
available.
The TOWER Gallery, Level 4.
Rutherford: the
story of a Kiwi genius
(Until 25 November 2001)
We
celebrate the life of Ernest Rutherford, New Zealand's most
famous scientist. As well as discovering his story, you can
explore his work through specially-made replicas of his
equipment and a range of hands-on science interactives.
Proudly presented by The University of Canterbury, Tait
Electronics, The National Science-Technology Roadshow Trust
and the Association of Science and Technology Centres of New
Zealand.
Level 4. Free entry.
Partners in Time: Art and
the Treaty
This exhibition is an artistic exploration of
the continuing dialogue between Mäori and Päkehä. Partners
in Time presents works from Te Papa's collection, including
works by Max Hailstone and a selection from the Muka
portfolio.
The Illot Centre, Level 4. Free
entry.
Nieuw-Zeeland - Going Dutch
(Until August
2002)
Te Papa’s second Community Gallery exhibition
focuses on the Dutch Community in New Zealand, and tells the
moving stories of some of the approximately 100,000 New
Zealanders of Dutch descent. Nieuw-Zeeland-Going Dutch shows
a vibrant community that has greatly enriched our culture.
The Community Gallery, Level 4. Free entry.
Quake
Braker
Venture underground to see some of the 152 base
isolators Te Papa sits on, and learn how these New Zealand
inventions make Te Papa a safer place, should an earthquake
strike.
Outside by the Main Entrance. Free entry.
Events:
Tuesday 6
7.30pm–9pm: The Great TV 3
Comedy Debate. ‘We Need More Women on Top’. Soundings
Theatre, Level 2. For bookings contact Ticketek (04) 384
3840.
Saturday 10
Science and Health Weekend in
association with Body Odyssey
10am–6pm: Discover the
fascinating world of science with displays by Merck Sharpe
and Dohme, The Royal Society, and FRST. Wellington Foyer,
Level 2. Free entry.
11am–11.30am: A floortalk by Shauna Sylvester from Massey University about your body. Body Odyssey, The TOWER Gallery, Level 4. Exhibition charges apply.
12 noon–12.20pm: Masters of the Universe Quiz. Kids test your science knowledge. Lots of fun and prizes. Wellington Foyer, Level 2. Free entry.
12 noon–12.30pm and 2pm–2.30pm: Floortalk by Te Papa’s Conservator Textiles, Valerie Carson. Masquerade, The Boulevard, Level 5. Free entry.
1pm–1.30pm and 3pm–3.30pm: Floortalk by Te Papa’s Curator Pacific, Janet Davidson. Jewelled, The Ericsson Zone, Level 3. Free entry.
1pm–1.50pm: ‘A year in Antarctica with the ghost of Captain Scott’ – a slide show talk by Antarctic shipwreck survivor Steve Broni. Soundings Theatre, Level 2. Admission to lecture is free. Complimentary Body Odyssey tickets available for all attendees, courtesy of Merck, Sharp & Dohme.
2pm–2.30pm: Fossil Dig for Kids. Find a fossil with GNS Palaeontologist Craig Jones, have it identified, and take it home. Bush City Fossil Pit, Level 1. Free entry.
2.30pm–3.30pm: Penny-farthing display. Amphitheatre, Level 1. Free entry.
Sunday 11
10am–6pm: Displays by The Royal
Society and FRST in Wellington Foyer, Level 2. Free
entry.
10.30am–11am & 3pm-–3.30pm: ‘Eye Spy’. Join Kaa-Sandra Chee from Auckland University as she talks about how we see. Body Odyssey, The TOWER Gallery, Level 4. Exhibition charges apply.
11am–3pm: Estée Lauder perfume sampling. Masquerade, The Boulevard, Level 5. Free entry.
11.30am–12pm: ‘Snot what you think – the journey of a nose goblin’. Interactive storytelling with Dave Milne. Te Marae, Level 4. Free entry.
12 noon–12.50pm: ‘The Last Independence Day – conjectures on the nature of extraterrestrial life and alien intelligence’ A talk by Dr Richard Hall from the Carter Observatory. Soundings Theatre, Level 2.
12.30pm–1pm: Fossil Dig for Kids. Find a fossil with GNS Palaeontologist Craig Jones, have it identified, and take it home. Bush City Fossil Pit, Level 1. Free entry.
1pm–2pm: North Shore Ladies Choir. Te Marae, Level 4. Free entry.
2pm–2.30pm: ‘Clues to the origin of life – in your own body?’ A talk by Anthony Poole from Massey University’s Institute of Molecular BioSciences, Soundings Theatre, Level 2. Free entry.
2pm–2.45pm: Join Te Papa’s Curator Pacific, Janet Davidson, to hear about Lapita people – the first explorers on the Pacific. Find out what archaeologists do and how they piece together clues about the past. PlaNet Pasifika, Level 4. Free entry.
Thursday
15
Book Signing & Lecture: Paradise Reforged by James
Belich. Free entry.
6pm–6.20pm: Book signing. Soundings
Theatre Foyer, Level 2.
6.30pm–7.30pm: James Belich
presents a lecture about Paradise Reforged, a history of New
Zealanders from the 1880s to the year 2000. Soundings
Theatre, Level 2. Seats are limited!
7.30pm–8.15pm: Book
signing. Soundings Theatre Foyer, Level 2.
Saturday
17
ACC Safety Day: Thinksafe – home, road, work, and
play.
10am–6pm: Display by ACC. Look out for Safe-T!
Wellington Foyer, Level 2. Free entry.
12 noon–12.20pm and 1.30pm–1.50pm: ACC Sport Safety Quiz. Join Anthony and Carolyn from What Now and WNTV for fun and prizes. Wellington Foyer, Level 2. Free entry.
Sunday
18
Diabetes Day in association with Body Odyssey
10am
– 6pm Find out about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, the
symptoms and risks, and living well with diabetes through
displays, experts and information from Diabetes Wellington
Inc and Diabetes Youth Wellington. Look out for Barnaby Bee!
Wellington Foyer, Level 2. Free entry.
11am–3pm: Estée Lauder perfume samplings. Masquerade, The Boulevard, Level 5. Free entry.
12noon–12.30pm: Ngäti Pöneke Kapa Haka. Te Marae, Level 4. Free entry.
1pm & 3pm: Floortalk by Te Papa’s Curator History, Stephanie Gibson. Masquerade, The Boulevard, Level 5. Free entry.
2pm–3pm: ‘Think Pig Diabetes Project – what hope for a cure?’. A presentation by Steve Skinner, Research Manager, Cell Biology, Diatranz Ltd. Soundings Theatre, Level 2. Free entry.
Saturday
24
Tühoe exhibition opens!
1pm & 3pm: Floor talk by Te
Papa’s Curator Entomology, Ricardo Palma. Masquerade, The
Boulevard, Level 5. Free entry.
Tühoe extravaganza. Te
Marae, Level 4. All events are free entry.
11am–11.35am:
Te Kapahaka ö Ruatähuna – Bay of Plenty Finalists for 2002
Mäori Performing Arts Festival.
11.40am–12.30pm: Hirini
Melbourne – a multimedia presentation featuring old
photographs of Tühoe elders, dance, and taonga
puoro.
12.40pm–1.15pm: TUAHINE – showcasing songs from
their soon-to-be-released album ‘Mä Te Reo’.
1.25pm–2pm:
Tribal Fibres Fashion Show – showcasing their line of
original fashion and design.
2pm–2.30pm: Whirimako Black
– winner of the Mana Reo section of this year's NZ Music Tui
Awards.
2.30pm–3pm: Ngä Tamariki ö Te Kura ö Kökako –
delighting and entertaining all ages.
3pm–3.30pm: Ngä
Tamariki ö Te Kohu aka The Misties – entrants in this year's
Kapahaka Super 12 Competition.
Sunday 25
11am–3pm:
Estée Lauder perfume sampling. Masquerade, The Boulevard,
Level 5. Free entry.
Tühoe Extravaganza. Te Marae, Level
4. All events are free entry.
11am–11.30am: Uri Kohu –
presenting works by talented Kawerau songwriter Hohepa
Tamehana.
11.40am–12.10pm: Poia Rewi and Te Hono –
finalist in Te Whainga songwriting
contest.
12.20pm–12.50pm: CPTT – up-and-coming youth
group from Taihape.
1pm–1.30pm: Te Whanau Ngäti
Kotahitanga – children from Newtown School entertain with
aerobics and dance.
1.30pm–1.50pm: Ngatapa Black –
performing her own original material.
1.40am–2.10pm: Poia
Rewi and Te Hono – finalist in Te Whainga songwriting
contest.
2pm–2.30pm: Kaia aka Conrad Noema – sure to
please with sweet vocals.
2.30pm–3pm: Tü Te Maungaroa – a
finalist in this year's Mäori Performing Arts
Festival.
For more information or copies of images please
contact Bernie Hanratty on
04 381 7021 or
bernieh@tepapa.govt.nz
Planning a visit?
Te Papa is
open every day from 10am-6pm and Thursdays late until 9pm.
Entry is free.
Tours
The Introducing Te Papa Tour gives
you an overview of the museum in 45 minutes. It runs every
day at 10.15am and 2.00pm. Book on the day from 9.30am on
Level 1. Numbers limited! Adults $9, children $5.
Back of House Tour. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 11.30am. Tours last 45 minutes. Book on the day at the Information Desk, Level 2. $10. Numbers are limited and restricted to those aged 12 years and over.
The Information Desk on Level 2 is loaded up with useful information about events, exhibitions, and services.
Guides (available from the information
desk)
The Audio Guide shows you around Te Papa with music
and an informative commentary. Available in English, German,
Japanese and Mäori. $5.
Fun for Kids
Discovery Centres
are exciting hands-on learning areas, full of games,
computers, books, and more. Check out the fabulous
Inspiration Station in its brand new location on Level
4.
StoryPlace is a 45-minute programme for under-fives. It runs several times a day, every day. $2 per adult, and $2 per child over 18 months. To book, call (04) 381 7000, or ask at the Information Desk, Level 2.
The Time Warp: give
it a whirl!
Two high-tech time-travel rides, Blastback
and Future Rush, plus heaps of other exciting activities –
even virtual bungy jumping! While Body Odyssey is on, double
your thrills with our special ‘2 for 1’ offer when you show
your Body Odyssey exhibition admission ticket. Level
2.