About...
- Name
- Auckland Art Gallery
- A bit about
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
History, heritage and culture are brought to life at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Founded in 1888, it remains New Zealand’s largest visual arts experience, with a collection numbering over 15,000 works. The main gallery building is now open after a comprehensive heritage restoration and expansion.
Explore a treasure trove of historic, modern and contemporary New Zealand art, as well as work by Māori and Pacific Island artists. International painting, sculpture and print collections range from 1376 to the present day.
The Gallery offers a lively calendar of talks, performances, film screenings and children's activities. Visit our website to see what’s on.
Choose from a range of free guided tours - organised group tours available by arrangement.
• Open daily 10am – 5pm (except Christmas Day)
• In the heart of Auckland City
• Wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs available free of charge
• Café and espresso bar
• Gallery shop offers quality souvenirs, books and unique art-inspired gifts
Contact Details
- Organisation name
- Auckland Art Gallery
- Physical Address
Corner of Kitchener and Wellesley Streets
Auckland Central- Postal Address
PO Box 5449
Wellesley St
Auckland 1141- gallery@aucklandartgallery.govt.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 307 7700
- Organisation Website URL
- http://www.aucklandartgallery.com
- Blog URL
- http://www.aucklandartgallery.blogspot.com/
- YouTube URL
- http://www.youtube.com/aucklandartgallery
- Flickr URL
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/aucklandartgallery/
- Facebook URL
- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Auckland/Auckland-Art-Gallery/48526210713
- Twitter URL
- http://twitter.com/auckartgal
History
- Member for
- 2 years 46 weeks
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Videos
View timelapse footage taken from our webcam and see the Auckland Art Gallery's expanded and restored building take shape.
Alex Monteith, nominated for the Walters Prize 2010, discusses her work with art writer, curator and lecturer Jan Bryant.
Saskia Leek, nominated for the Walters Prize 2010, discusses her work with freelance arts writer Sarah Hopkinson.
Fiona Connor, nominated for the Walters Prize 2010, discusses her work with architect Julie Stout.
Dan Arps, nominated for the Walters Prize 2010, discusses his work with p.mule.
See how far we have come! This video has timelaps footage of the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki development project from August 2008 to April 2010.
Cut Collective are taking over our Art Lounge at Auckland Art Gallery with their unique, collaborative style of work.
An animated tour of the Auckland Art Gallery's new building, due to reopen in mid 2011. A representation only.
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