Dunedin Public Art Gallery
Dunedin Public Art Gallery
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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
About
The Dunedin Public Art Gallery is one of New Zealand's four major metropolitan art galleries. Established in 1884, the Gallery was New Zealand’s first Art Gallery and is renowned today for the richness of its historic collection and its close working relationship with major New Zealand artists. The Gallery houses a signifcant collection of New Zealand artworks covering the period from 1860 to the present. The collection also contains major holdings of historical European art, Japanese prints and the decorative arts. Historical works by renowned artists such as Turner, Gainsborough, Claude, and Machiavelli feature alongside the only Monet in a New Zealand collection and master works by Derain, Tissot, Burne-Jones and internationally acclaimed Dunedin artist Frances Hodgkins. The collection is fundamental to the Gallery’s exhibition programme, but many works of art are also sourced from other public and private collections in New Zealand and internationally. The Gallery presents a wide-ranging events programme of interesting lectures, floor talks, film and video screenings, performances and workshops. There are regular guided tours for key exhibitions or by arrangement. Located right in the heart of Dunedin, the Dunedin Public Art Gallery is within easy walking distance from a large number of hotels and on all major public transport routes. There are disabled facilities, the award-winning Nova cafe, a wonderful shop and free wi-fi in the Gallery foyer.
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evets1232016
Sydney, Australia437 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
We had some spare time in the city, so we filled it with a visit to the local art gallery. There were plenty of works by NZ artists, and also by international artists, including some lesser-known European artists from past centuries. It's not exactly the Louvre, but we spent a very pleasant hour there and could have stayed longer. Entry is free.
Written 15 February 2024
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Phil R
Hamilton, New Zealand162 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023
Art isn't really my thing, but this is worth a visit as there is something interesting for everyone. One kid loved it , one kid bored.
Written 1 June 2023
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Summerasalifestyle
Malibu, CA2,958 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
This is more than a gallery. More than a museum. It’s a celebration of art.
Modern and contemporary art along side older and historical.
It’s free but donation is suggested and requested.
There is thought provoking and fun art for everyone…young, old, families or solo.
Written 15 April 2023
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Amy D
Millville, DE22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
This is an absolute MUST do if in Dunedin. A thoughtful and thought provoking museum. A beautiful space. I so enjoyed my visit.
Written 28 March 2023
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Gail F
Marmion51 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
The Dunedin Public Art Gallery is an absolute treasure. The staff are knowledgeable, passionate and helpful. The variety of art on display was well worth our visit. This Gallery is light-filled and appealing.
Written 7 March 2023
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Novageorge
Sydney, Canada62 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Couples
We were in Dunedin for a couple days and we made time for a visit at this public art gallery. This is one of the best public art galleries that I have ever visited. The gallery has a good mix of classic, modern, and alternative/installation art. Very attentive staff and a beautiful gallery store. My wife and I enjoyed the exhibitions and the Maori 'Bloodlines' murals on a couple of the hallways. The free full-size posters for each exhibit is a great feature: we took two of them back home.
Written 26 February 2023
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Katelyn R
San Bernardino, CA67 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Solo
I loved the sparkling blue piece, I believe it was maori art. Also watching them perform was amazing. Would definitely go again.
Written 23 February 2023
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Nancy B
42 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
Small, free, inspiring public art gallery. It held an interesting combination of very modern and conceptual works along with things from prior epochs. I was glad to have spent the hour we used to tour the gallery.
Written 16 February 2023
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fee
9 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Solo
Hardly any art, certainly not my taste.
Thank goodness they don't charge as it certainly isn't worth paying to see.
Found the older lady to be a bit rude as well.
Written 3 December 2022
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James D
Auckland, New Zealand29 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
I love western feminist anti-male art. it is true, and good thinking but the art not make me impressed. i prefer a toddler cry and paint, at least that is cute.
Written 11 November 2022
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