About Tales From Te Papa
Brand new episodes now online!
TALES FROM TE PAPA is a fascinating new series of
mini-documentaries for TVNZ 7 that showcase many of the
exciting, wonderful and significant pieces that are held in our
national museum.
Tales from Te Papa is commissioned by TVNZ 7, in partnership with Te Papa.
With the presentation team of Simon Morton (Why We Buy?) and Riria Hotere (Korero Mai), Tales From Te Papa is family friendly television at its best.
Of the 2 million pieces that Te Papa stores in trust for the nation, only a fraction can ever be on public display. Each of these objects tells a unique story, about the culture and history of the nation, about science and exploration.
Simon and Riria lead viewers on an insider's tour of both the
public sections and museum storerooms to learn the secrets of the
first dinosaur fossil ever discovered, and our most famous bike
helmet. They discover new and unique spider species, are inspired
by famous paintings and quirky jewellery, get to grips with
fearsome weapons and armour from the Pacific, and uncover the deep
and personal stories of Maori taonga.
From passionate curators and researchers, they not only learn the
unique value of the collections, but the tricks that are used to
care for them, and the importance of the research efforts that
underpin the collections.
The 50 short reports include items that have rich histories, special conservation status and passionate experts who care for them. A real Egyptian mummy, albatross from the storm that sank the Wahine, art from Colin McCahon, early dental clinic chairs, and dangerous deep sea fish.
Each Tale From Te Papa is a nugget of details and facts that
give an insight into the depth and importance of the collections
held by our national museum. Great family viewing for children and
adults alike.
