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Opinion: More to art collections than meets the eye

An art gallery is a theatre where art takes centre stage. But it is also an archive, a refuge, even a hospital, says Te Papa’s Head of Art Charlotte Davy. A recent story highlighted the art collections held by Councils and the proportion of their art works on public display.Read more

By: Te Papa

On: 7 Feb 2017

In: Art, Behind the scenes

Plimmerton Kindergarten’s Warhol experience

This blog provides an excellent opportunity not only for us to share with you, but for you to share with each other. How do you use our museum as a learning resource? What do you find to be best practice? Why are museum and gallery experiences important for your tamariki? Our second storyRead more

By: Rebecca Browne

On: 27 Sep 2013

In: Art, Education