After Dark: Mātahi o Rongo
Groove to the dreamy vibes of Casual Healing, explore Te Papa’s art collections, screen print your own garment, and much more as we celebrate the after dark

Upcoming session(s)
04 APR
7:00pm-11:00pm
Celebrate ngahuru (autumn) with a free entry, late-night museum event at Te Papa After Dark! 🌙✨
As the temperature drops and the nights draw in, Rongo draws back into the earth and we enter the season of harvest.
Join us for an evening of music, creative workshops, documentary screenings, and talks connected to ngahuru (autumn).
This is a free event, with a cash bar and kai available for purchase.
What’s on at Te Papa?
Live music from Casual Healing
DJ set by Mauri Aura
Exclusive painting workshop + behind-the-scenes visit to Te Papa’s art collection (arrive early to secure a spot!)
Artist-led fabric printing workshop – create your own piece to take home
Badge making
Documentary screenings Cash bar and delicious kai available
Fire pit Board games
Grab your mates and make a night of it!
Contact details
Te Papa Public Programmes: publicprogrammes@tepapa.govt.nz
Venue
55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand