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Eastern Southland Gallery

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Closed Now: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Hokonui Drive and Norfolk Street, Gore 9740, New Zealand

Open today: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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“Goreggenheim Great nick name”

This little Gallery in Gore really punch above its weight, with an impressive collection, including... read more

Reviewed 7 August 2018

Still49

Dunedin, New Zealand

“NEW ZEALAND ART AND AN AFRICAN EXHIBIT”

The Eastern Southland Gallery is located the old library building. There is a collection of New... read more

Reviewed 16 May 2018

DarylJ552

Carlsbad, California

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4.5 22 reviews

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The Eastern Southland Art Gallery is home to the internationally renowned John Money Collection and Ralph Hotere Gallery, and also features a diverse programme of temporary exhibitions and events. During your trip to the South, the Eastern Southland...more

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Hokonui Drive and Norfolk Street, Gore 9740, New Zealand

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Still49

Dunedin, New Zealand

15188

Reviewed 7 August 2018

Goreggenheim Great nick name

This little Gallery in Gore really punch above its weight, with an impressive collection, including some of New Zealand great artist, Theo Schoon, Rita Angus, Len Lye Kinetic sculpture, Ralph Hotere has a whole room of this works. A lot of these works were donated...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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DarylJ552

Carlsbad, California

760219

Reviewed 16 May 2018

NEW ZEALAND ART AND AN AFRICAN EXHIBIT

The Eastern Southland Gallery is located the old library building. There is a collection of New Zealand art and a nice collection of African masks, sculptures and folk art all collected by a man named John Money.

Date of experience: March 2018

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Diane W

Nelson, New Zealand

14135

Reviewed 28 April 2018

an amazing art gallery

Giften an outstanding collection by Dr J Money. Ranging from paintings by Rita Angus and Ralph Hotere along with indigenous art from around the world.this is the most ecelctic gallery I have ever been in. Having been here before I was truly looking forward to...More

Date of experience: April 2018

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Clara N

6212

Reviewed 4 December 2017 via mobile

Gem in Gore

What a wonderful find in this town. So unexpected. We had heard of the John Money collection he bequeathed to Gore but we were thrilled to see the collections of Hotere and Marilynn Webb. The Rita Angus collection was amazing. All in all a wonderful...More

Date of experience: December 2017

Thank Clara N

Hey Clara N! Thanks for your review! We are very proud of our art gallery and the displays. A new display is currently being added. Cheers, Gore NZ

Phoeberoe

6114

Reviewed 28 November 2017 via mobile

Gorgeous building and stunning art

The permanent exhibitions of Ralph Hotere and Money are a must see. I had heard about Money’s collection. It is fantastic that it is on public display. Hotere’s paintings are some of my favourites. This was a great visit. The building alone is worth stopping...More

Date of experience: November 2017

Thank Phoeberoe

Hey Phoeberoe, Thanks for your review! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your visit to our gallery. We are very proud of it. All the best, Gore NZ

Tam W

Gore, New Zealand

Reviewed 7 September 2017

Treasure in the south

Eastern Southland Gallery punches way above it's weight for the quality of the collection. Permanent collection and ever-changing exhibitions worth visiting.

Date of experience: September 2017

Thank Tam W

Hey Tam W! Thanks for your review! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your visit to our art gallery. We are pretty proud of it! Many thanks, Gore NZ

John S

Gore

5210

Reviewed 11 July 2017 via mobile

Mr John

A fantastic gallery which includes the Money Wing with a fine display of African statues Contains a lot of nz artists showing off their paintings with some very exotic displays Well worth a visit and a must that you meet the Curator Jim Geddes and...More

Date of experience: July 2017

Thank John S

Hi John S, Thanks for visiting the Eastern Southland Gallery. The collection includes a diverse range of works - Jim and Marcella are certainly very knowledgeable! We hope to see you back soon.

moom4

152

Reviewed 28 June 2017 via mobile

An interesting place but...

Not as many exhibits as I'd expected. Many seemed to be of african origin. I guess Id expected more relating to New Zealnd.The actual building itself is interesting in its 1909 architecture which was great for a family photo op.More

Date of experience: June 2017

Thank moom4

Hi moom4, Thanks for taking the time to write a review. The ES Gallery boasts hundreds of works from prominent NZ artists; Rita Angus, Theo Schoon, and of course Ralphe Hotere, to name a few. It's a beautiful building which once hosted a library. Thanks...More

Jayne M

Gore, New Zealand

169

Reviewed 15 March 2017

PROUD TO BE A LOCAL

As a local who takes what we have for granted I was wowed by the Gallery. I hadn't been for years, finally took the time to have another look and WOW - I was blown away at what an incredible collection of art was on...More

Date of experience: November 2016

Thank Jayne M

Hi Jayne M, Thank you for taking the time to review us! It's so easy to forget what we have right on our doorstep - great to see you're out enjoying the numerous amazing facilities! Thanks for visiting and recommending us to others. We hope...More

tripsta00

Napier

428

Reviewed 21 November 2016

Who Knew

if you're driving through Gore, stop! It has an amazing Art Gallery and Museum. I was so impressed with the professional presentation of Dr. John Money's collection. It also has New Zealander Ralph Hotere's contemporary works. Wonderful.

Date of experience: November 2016

Thank tripsta00

Hi tripsta00! Yes, a stop is definitely worth your while! Both collections offer a range of fascinating and diverse works. We hope to see you back sometime soon.

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