Articles related to "Te Papa"

Monet, the Impressionists and the Colossal Squid are at Te Papa. There are many accessible places to stay and transport is easy in Wellington, New Zealand's capital city.

New Zealand's dramatic Te Papa encounter with an undersea world drew on one of the largest whale collections in the world.

New Zealand's national museum hosts Monet and the Impressionists until May 2009. More than 55 works and a series of Impressionist-inspired events will tempt art lovers.

With heaps of indoor sights and activities, Wellington, New Zealand's compact yet cosmopolitan capital is a great all-weather tourist destination.

No capital city is further south than Wellington in New Zealand. Here are some facts and information about Te Papa, the harbour, Maori history and more.

Whalewatching at Kaikoura is a top New Zealand experience but the national museum offers another way to view one of these awe-inspiring marine giants.

The authors of Wellington, New Zealand are celebrated through the Wellington Writers Walk, which offers visitors an inside look at inspirational words on the city.

Wellington, New Zealand contains many small but interesting museums, where visitors can learn about Kiwi society, culture, art, sports, and history.

An art exhibit premiering in New Zealand raises important questions about the role of the artist in fighting climate change.

Rita Angus was ahead of her time in exploring feminist, anti-war and environmentalist themes in her work.

An art exhibition, a biography and a documentary movie reveal a strong but isolated artistic talent.

The Maori poitoa was used in action songs and has become simply POI. As it evolved the kiitoa became POI that are seen much today.

Teaching students how to make the dancers artifacts called Poi can be fun. Materials do not cost much and the simple instructions are easy to follow.

Abstract expressionist, symbolist, Hotere crosses boundaries to express his vision through the writer's tools of allusion and metaphor.

A British poet, American writer and New Zealand painter had a lot in common: deeply felt concerns about society, and a similar sense of how people might seek fulfilment.

The Maori people of New Zealand used many native plants in the practice of Maori medicine (Rongoa); these plants included those of the manuka, pepper tree and flax.

Wellington's compact downtown area is just a step away from the waterfront. Suburbs, parks and wildlife reserves scale Wellington city's steep backdrop of rolling hills.

Travelers lucky enough to visit New Zealand's capital on a good day can make the most of the weather with this list of Wellington's best outdoor tourist attractions.