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Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki

Corner Kitchener and Wellesley Streets, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
+64 9-307 7700
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Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is New Zealand’s most compelling visual arts experience. Enter between majestic kauri (native tree) columns to explore four floors of exhibitions, seven centuries of art and one of Auckland’s most iconic buildings. Experience world-class touring exhibitions, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and atmosphere of traditional and contemporary international works and discover the largest permanent collection of New Zealand art right in the heart of Auckland city. The Gallery offers a lively calendar of talks, performances, film screenings and children's activities to complement its exhibition programme. Please visit our website to see what’s on. Tours in English 11.30am and 1.30pm daily. Tours in Mandarin 1.30pm Thu-Sun. (Adults $10. Children 12 and under free.) Open daily 10am-5pm (except Christmas Day) Free entry (charges may apply to special exhibitions).
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Corner Kitchener and Wellesley Streets, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

A nice place to take yourself to a calm, artsy relaxing atmosphere. Usually running few expositions simultaneously, nested in the corner of a park , with a coffee shop and nice staff, a great break from the urban rush. Nice with kids, nice by yourself...More

Thank leonelcampos
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Ok so I love art galleries so this review will be influenced by that I acknowledge that. However our family including very active 12 year old twin boys loved our time here. It was free. The building divine. I loved the juxtaposition of old and...More

Thank StKate
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

I visit a lot of museums and the Toi o Tamaki (Auckland Art Gallery) was a joy. They did a great job at connected the old building to the new one with the entrance into the museum through the new side creating a spectacular welcome....More

Thank KimvdHorst
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

There's not enough places like that in Auckland, and it's an understatement, but at least Toi O Tamaki is there to represent the local, national and international artists from yesterday and today. It's cute, unexpensive for a couple hours (at most) of wandering and well,...More

Thank FrenchChefAuckland
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

The interior of the Art Gallery is structurally beautiful.....so well done. There is an eclectic variety of art on display sure to satisfy everyone’s tastes. Well worth the visit.

Thank Larry F
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

This is an amazing building in its self. But a wonder around the galleries is worth it with changing exhibition and art from the great masters there is something for every one to enjoy.

Thank Fiona C
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

I am not an art lover, but I was really surprised that I really enjoyed this visit. There is more modern art and older. THere was even someone going around singing to people which added extra interest.

Thank 422iana
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

We did the dots art space which was fun and had a wander through the free galleries. Enjoyed the AUT short film animations which are in the hour till late January.

Thank MountMJo
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Amazing abstract art exhibition. There was also a room where you could stick different sized coloured dots to the walls and furniture, that was great fun. Loved all the art as well.

Thank Captain_Cow26
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

The art gallery has a good selection of art thoughfully displayed. If you are not into the art then the cafe is fantastic, really terrific display of cakes and snacks, and the local green tea is very tasty. We just kept going back for the...More

Thank Kerry H
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Maria F
20 March 2017|
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Response from Katralee | Reviewed this property |
There is a gallery of older style paintings that you see in English art galleries but generally focuses on modern and Maori art
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Maria F
20 March 2017|
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Response from VikramWKarve | Reviewed this property |
The museum has a wider collection - many rare "historical/heritage" works of art pertaining to New Zealand
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