Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare O Rehua Whanganui
Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare O Rehua Whanganui
Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare O Rehua Whanganui
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Sarjeant on the Quay at 38 Taupō Quay, Whanganui is now closed to the public. The redeveloped Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui will open on Pukenamu Queen’s Park in 2024. Watch our website and the Sarjeant’s Facebook page for redevelopment updates and news of our off-site events while the gallery is closed.
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AllanJGJ
Wellington, New Zealand4,211 contributions
Oct 2020
If you're a repeat visitor to Whanganui you'll be disappointed that the old gallery on the hill is still closed (I assume for earthquake strengthening ), but still worth popping into the Taupo Quay facility. Unfortunately the day we visited half of it was closed while they changed exhibitions but there were some nice ceramics and photographs to see. If you're an art lover you'll want to visit if only support this regional institution.
Written 29 October 2020
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JElliot32
New South Wales, Australia3,963 contributions
Mar 2023
Whanganui's impressively large and domed Sarjeant Gallery in Queens Park has been undergoing renovations since 2014, and we were told it would be reopening in 2024. In the meantime, a tiny part of the gallery's collection is on display in a temporary gallery on Taupo Quay, across from the i-site. It is only a small site and it took us about 20 minutes to view. The giftshop here is quite small too - but what it lacks in size is made up for by the quality of their items on display.
Written 20 April 2023
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Graeme A
Nambour, Australia230 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
The staff at this gallery were very friendly and helpful. The gallery is situated near the river, so a lot of nice buildings, coffee places and pubs close by. This gallery is displaying selected material from the substantial classical style gallery which stands atop a nearby hill in the civic precinct. It is currently closed as it is being assessed to see how it can be made earthquake proof - a wise move in New Zealand I guess. The exhibition we saw about the work and book of a local artist was very well curated and presented. Apparently this town/city has the highest percentage of artists of all NZ towns. A very attractive spot. Wished we could have spent more time there.
Written 2 March 2017
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ReviewsByLu
Silverthorne, CO97 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
The original building is currently under going rennovations to comply with updated earthquake building codes. Unfortunately, this leaves only a tiny portion of the museum's collection on view at the quayside location. Hugely disappointed. Anticipated reopening 2019?
Written 11 November 2018
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Square D
Auckland, New Zealand5 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
Thoughtfully put together with a story line linking the exhibits. Friendly staff. Shame the original building was undergoing earthquake strengthening so the exhibit was in temporary premises.
Written 26 January 2017
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Rosemary D
Whangarei, New Zealand55 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
The original Sarjeant Gallery is going to be upgraded (big job!) but this "pop-up shop" is still worth a visit. Free entry, interesting little gallery shop, very friendly receptionist the day we went.
Written 23 January 2017
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thatoldbloke
Prague, Czech Republic67 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
Don't miss this place, free entry too. Interesting exhibits with kids things and a great shop definitely a top class place
Written 10 January 2017
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Natalie1964
Melbourne3,478 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
The main building that used to house the gallery is undergoing seismic strengthening and the works are currently in I Site building. It is a temporary gallery which has lots of interesting works and worth having a look at.
Written 31 October 2015
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R_Zanetello
Vicenza, Italy220 contributions
Nov 2013 • Solo
I love Art, and I love Architecture. So I visited as many museums, galleries and distinctive buildings as I could.
This is a lovely small gallery (keep in mind I'm used to european ones) but pretty interesting, with some amazing and inspiring work exposed. Absolutely worth the visit if you're in Wanganui.
And the building is a littyle jewel in itself! Beautiful, fine proportion between the volumes, and the light inside is enchanting. I don't know if it's the colours, the spaces or what, but it gives the ultra-bright New Zealand light a soft vibe that made me feel relaxed and in the same time permitted full enjoyment of the artwork.
An exquisite experience
This is a lovely small gallery (keep in mind I'm used to european ones) but pretty interesting, with some amazing and inspiring work exposed. Absolutely worth the visit if you're in Wanganui.
And the building is a littyle jewel in itself! Beautiful, fine proportion between the volumes, and the light inside is enchanting. I don't know if it's the colours, the spaces or what, but it gives the ultra-bright New Zealand light a soft vibe that made me feel relaxed and in the same time permitted full enjoyment of the artwork.
An exquisite experience
Written 11 July 2014
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JedAfterthought
Levin, New Zealand264 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
While the domed Sarjeant Gallery is under repair you can still visit Sarjeant on the Quay and see some super artworks and collections. Small gift shop at the entrance has beautiful items too.
Written 1 October 2022
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