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Monet and the Impressionists. Image: Meadow with Poplars c.1875, Claude Monet. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: bequest of David P. Kimball in memory of his wife Clara Bertram Kimball. Photograph © MFA, Boston
The Colossal squid

The Colossal Squid

The colossal squid has caught the world’s attention, and no wonder – since 1925, only nine adult specimens have been reported. more>

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Summer Holidays at Te Papa

Summer holidays @ Te Papa

Events and fun for all the family! Don't miss the Colossal Squid, take a seat on the Our Space rides, and check out our activities on Wellington Anniversary weekend. more>


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Gotcha togs? Togs from Te Papa's collectionsGotcha togs?
Discover a selection of togs that New Zealanders have worn at the beach, by the river, or beside the pool... all from Te Papa's collections. more>
24/12/08

We are unsuitable for framingWe are unsuitable for framing
This provocative exhibition, presenting artworks that explore identity, gender, sexuality, and mythology, and challenge our ideas about how we represent ourselves, is now open. more>
20/12/08

John BennettCaptain's blog
Join John Bennett on the Sanford fishing vessel Antarctic Chieftain, en route to the Southern Ocean, and discover what life and work is like aboard a deep-sea longline fishing vessel. more>
09/12/08

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