A Te Papa visitor looks at Indra's bow through the new clear glass balustrade, funded by the Te Papa Foundation. 2020, Te Papa.

Te Papa Foundation's work in the
Toi Art gallery helps

Support access to contemporary art for thousands

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‘Our mission is to enable Te Papa to study, preserve, enrich and share New Zealand’s national collections. Our support brings this work to the widest possible audience, at a time when this has never been more vital.’


Dayle, Lady Mace | Foundation Chair

SINCE ITS BEGINNINGS

2,500

NEW SPECIES HAVE BEEN
DISCOVERED BY TE PAPA

IN A SINGLE YEAR

70,000

HOURS OF LEARNING WERE DELIVERED 

TO KIWI KIDS AT TE PAPA

OVER

1,700

ARTWORKS HAVE BEEN TREATED

BY TE PAPA CONSERVATORS 

News

News from London - April 2023

Te Papa Curator of Historical New Zealand Art, Dr Rebecca Rice travelled to London and met with the UK Foundation Circle.

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New stereo-microscope for Te Papa's art conservators

The Foundation is delighted to announce that the stereo-microscope purchased for Te Papa has arrived safely and is now officially in use.

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Reflecting on 2022: Year in Review

Te Papa Foundation had a fruitful year in 2022 with special evenings, generously supported campaigns, and the successful inaugural fundraising event, Spring Fling.

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New team leading Foundation

Alongside the appointment of Devorah Blumberg as Te Papa's Director, Partnerships & Development, the Foundation is pleased to welcome new Te Papa Foundation Manager, Rebecca Galloway.

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Orchids at the ready: 2023 Scholarship success

News of the Orchid campaign to support Dr Carlos Lehnebach's scholarship students.

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Rita Angus tours the country

Continuing the Foundation’s support of the arts, we were delighted to support Te Papa’s Summer 2021 blockbuster exhibition in Toi Art which, after attracting huge crowds, is now on tour around the country for all to enjoy.

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