James Blackie

Christmas hours:
Closing 22nd December; reopening 14th January.

[Clyde Quay Wharf, Te Aro, Wellington]
Unafraid to paint outside the lines of the conventional dealer gallery structure, James is led by his desire to celebrate the finest artists in the country through extraordinary exhibitions, whether for sale or not.

Tuesday: by appointment
Wednesday to Friday: 10.00am - 6.00pm
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm

www.jamesblackie.com
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Call: 021 549 669 
james@jamesblackie.com

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J Hunter J Hunter

Fishcube Gallery & Cafe

[111 Dixon Street]
A fusion art cafe with a focus on exhibiting contemporary and lowbrow art, sculpture, mixed media.

Tuesday to Sunday, 10.00am - 5.00pm.

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National Library of New Zealand

[Cnr Molesworth & Aitken St, Thorndon]
Regular exhibitions, events, public talks and much more.

Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm,
Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm.

Christmas holiday hours — The National Library and reading rooms hours over the Christmas holidays are:

  • Tuesday 23 December 2025, 5pm — The reading rooms will close for the Christmas break.

  • Wednesday 24 December 2025, 9am to 1pm — National Library building in Wellington will be open, including Home Café and the shop, Te Āmiki.

  • Wednesday 24 December 2025, 1pm to Wednesday 7 January 2026 — Closed

  • Thursday 8 January 2026 — Open (normal hours resume)

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Te Papakura art space at Parliament

[Parliament Building, 1 Museum Street]
Exhibition space showcasing work from New Zealand artists and the Parliamentary Collection.

Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm.

Entry to Te Papakura is via Parliament’s Visitor Centre, ground floor of the Beehive.
Please contact the Visitor Centre ahead of your visit to ensure it is open on the day of your intended visit.

Email: tour.desk@parliament.govt.nz or Phone: 04 817 9503

https://www.parliament.nz/en/visit-and-learn/visit/art-and-objects-at-parliament/

Art Tours

Check out our Taonga of Parliament video series over in Parliament on Demand.

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