Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki 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. Join a free Gallery tour in English 11.30am and 1.30pm daily. Open daily 10am-5pm (except Christmas Day) and 10am–9pm on Fridays.
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- AllanJGJWellington, New Zealand3,824 contributionsGreat variety of exhibitionsExcellent variety of exhibitions at the moment. Frieda Kahlo might be a little expensive for some, but the Robin White is free and is excllent. We'd seen this previously in Wellington and it's brilliant, both the 'kiwiana' pieces and the works related to her stay in the South Pacific. Also fascinating is the collection of portraits where the captions are almost reverse-engineered to suggest they are hom-erotic or that the artists were gay (some were by their own writings). Fascinating. And as always you can admire some excellent exhibition spaces. Always a good stop if you're plaing tourist in Auckland.Visited December 2022Written 10 December 2022
- Bettina WSao Paulo, SP309 contributionsSpecial PlaceIt was a rainy day in Auckland so we decided to go to the Art Museum and we really enjoy the visit! The building is incredible, it’s surrounded by a park. We were lucky to see a special exhibition of Frida Kahlo. They also have a nice Cafe we’re you can take a break, have a cup of coffee and have a light meal.Visited January 2023Travelled with familyWritten 5 January 2023
- Ken HIpswich, United Kingdom1,059 contributionsLovely Place To Visit. Highly Recommended.Free to enter when we visited with a good number of themed galleries. Some excellent artwork, some thought-provoking pieces, and some ... not so! The Gallery itself is an interesting building in its own right with a nice cafe adjacent to a city park. If you have an hour, we would definitely recommend a visit.Visited January 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 January 2023
- KestasKSVilnius, Lithuania2,903 contributionsNice exhibition of NZ art + Frida KahloIt was pleasant walk thru NZ exhibits. Frida Kahlo was quite extensive as well. Another one we liked - Robin White. Nice museum to spend some hours during rain :)Visited January 2023Travelled with familyWritten 8 January 2023
- kvasirLondon, United Kingdom1,177 contributionsA museum worth spending time in perusing works of art and background themes.Much enjoyed the Diego Rivera/Frida Kahlo exhibition which gave a comprehensive description of these two artists’ lives and careers, as well as insights into the development of politics and culture in 20th century Mexico. The art treasures too, were carefully exhibited and explained. The Robin White exhibition also was highly informative and educational.Visited January 2023Written 10 January 2023
- AskDrNAhipara, New Zealand184 contributionsQueer YarnsWe had a wonderful couple hours learning to crochet while sitting amongst the beautiful art in the gallery at the Queer Yarns event. There was time to peruse the art, be inspired and listen to the choir in the other room practising gorgeous music. What an experience. I also appreciate that there is paid parking near the gallery.Visited February 2023Written 19 February 2023
- Deanosaur89Edmonton, Canada2,047 contributionsFree Art ExhibitionsWe were walking around Auckland and found this art museum is very central. The best part about it is that it is free and there are activities available as well. I enjoyed the Other Side exhibit as well as the one on masculinity. This is a beautifully designed building. The building is close to Albert Park and the University of Auckland. They also offer free coat check service. A donation is recommended so they can continue to offer this great free space.Visited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 July 2023
- Philip PHerentals, Belgium1,385 contributionsBeautiful and impressiveWe had a guided tour of the central part of the collection, excellently illustrating the blending of the European with the local influences. I discovered a few masterpieces that are not well-known outside NZL. To return and to spend more time there. After the tour we had a dinner, excellent in this environment as well.Visited July 2023Written 28 July 2023
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Joel K
Vancouver, Canada3,477 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
we needed a respite and some time to rest during our visit to the Auckland Art Gallery. We stopped in and had tea and a lemon mousse cake that was outstanding.
Written 29 October 2023
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Joel K
Vancouver, Canada3,477 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
an amazing museum off the beaten track in auckland but well worth the taxi ride. the mauri exhibits were informative and educational. the staff was helpful directing you to various exhibits. the cost of admission was very pricey for new zealand.
Written 29 October 2023
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Nyar Karateng TV
Australia43 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Awesome because was free to enter. Saw 19th century Mãori Chiefs and settlers. For more info, I made a full tour video on my channel @Nyar'Karateng TV, which is on YouTube Facebook Instagram. Check it out. Thanks
Written 29 October 2023
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OG Swifty
Auckland, New Zealand120 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Auckland National Art gallery was a major disappointment. Ground floor was actually nice - lot’s of art and aged paintings / photos that looked amazing. Some of those painting were so real that it was hard to believe they were 130ish year old works! First floor was a complete opposite - display called “Resist Colonizers” or something like that. Heavily focused on Australia’s aborigines and their culture.. here in Auckland? Second floor was art that made no sense - lot of modern day art that just have zero appeal to me.
Written 16 October 2023
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Raditya A
Jakarta, Indonesia128 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
Great gallery who also functions like a museum for displaying and preserving cultural products of new sealand both traditional and modern arts
Written 22 September 2023
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Graeme Peter Howard
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Great space, very calm and amazing collection of works! I attended the First People’s of Australia exhibition! Simply stunning!
Written 29 August 2023
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betty guatella
3 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
This is a Great Exhibition to see all Mary Quant fashions from the sixties (loved it ). There is a lovely shop also selling everything from postcards to dresses. Worth a visir
Written 6 August 2023
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Philip P
Herentals, Belgium1,385 contributions
Jul 2023
We had a guided tour of the central part of the collection, excellently illustrating the blending of the European with the local influences. I discovered a few masterpieces that are not well-known outside NZL. To return and to spend more time there. After the tour we had a dinner, excellent in this environment as well.
Written 29 July 2023
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Deanosaur89
Edmonton, Canada2,047 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
We were walking around Auckland and found this art museum is very central. The best part about it is that it is free and there are activities available as well. I enjoyed the Other Side exhibit as well as the one on masculinity. This is a beautifully designed building.
The building is close to Albert Park and the University of Auckland. They also offer free coat check service. A donation is recommended so they can continue to offer this great free space.
The building is close to Albert Park and the University of Auckland. They also offer free coat check service. A donation is recommended so they can continue to offer this great free space.
Written 22 July 2023
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Crayeater
Hamilton, New Zealand90 contributions
Jun 2023
I am happy with my spur of the moment decision to drive up to Auckland and see the Light on Tate exhibition at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki. The art gallery itself is a wonderful building, the staff were very welcoming, and the Tate exhibition managed to hold the attention of my three (aged 7 to 11) nephews in their first visit to a city art gallery.
It is only a small gallery, but well worth the visit for us.
It is only a small gallery, but well worth the visit for us.
Written 13 June 2023
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Maria F
Ames, IA261 contributions
Does this museum focus on modern art or does it have a wider collection? I can't tell from the photos available
Katralee
Auckland Central, New Zealand54 contributions
There is a gallery of older style paintings that you see in English art galleries but generally focuses on modern and Maori art
Maria F
Ames, IA261 contributions
Does this museum focus on modern art or does it have a wider collection? I can't tell from the photos available
VikramWKarve
Pune, India271 contributions
The museum has a wider collection - many rare "historical/heritage" works of art pertaining to New Zealand
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