The New Zealand Portrait Gallery
Encounter the stories of Aotearoa New Zealand through portraiture at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata. With a programme of exhibitions that bring to life New Zealand’s history and cultural identity, celebrates artists, and invite us to reflect on our evolving place in the world.
The New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata was founded in 1990 as a charitable trust. We have been in our permanent home in Shed 11 on Wellington’s waterfront since 2010.
The Gallery relies almost exclusively on donations from individuals and organisations to fund for its ongoing work, and on sponsors to fund its annual portrait competitions – the Adam Portraiture Award and the Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award. We would not exist without the hard work and dedication of our many volunteers who serve on our Board of Trustees our committees and as team members.
Monday to Sunday 10.00am - 4.30pm.
Closed Christmas and New Years Day only.
New Zealanders: Free Entry
International Visitors (18+): $10
Quick Links:
https://www.nzportraitgallery.org.nz/donate
https://www.nzportraitgallery.org.nz/become-a-friend
https://www.nzportraitgallery.org.nz/jointheteam
Website: www.nzportraitgallery.org.nz
Instagram: @nzportraitgallery
Facebook: @NewZealandPortraitGallery
Exhibit A/ RT Gallery
[272 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington]
The RT Gallery:
A permanent gallery showcasing the works of Rich Thurston
Current show: The Summer Collection.
Exhibit A:
We specialise in high-quality framing for prints, photography, artwork, and memorabilia. Using archival materials and expert craftsmanship, we ensure each piece is beautifully presented and preserved for years to come.
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm.
Saturday by Appointment.
https://richthurston.art
https://www.instagram.com/richthurston.art/
(+64) 22 645 5800
https://www.exhibita.co.nz
[04] 385 1373
hello@exhibita.co.nz
Wellington School of Drawing
[Level 1, 166a Cuba Street]
Our intention is to advance the teaching of drawing and painting, providing solid training in strategies and procedures for developing work.
Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 4.30pm
By appt. (mornings), Tuesday to Friday.
play_station
[1/233 Willis Street]
play_station is an artist run initiative and studio space.
Thursday & Friday 11.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday 11.00am - 4.00pm
Enjoy Contemporary Art Space
[211 Leftbank, Cuba Street]
Independent contemporary art space since 2000.
Wednesday to Friday 11.00am - 6.00pm,
Saturday 11.00am - 4.00pm.
National Library of New Zealand
Home to the He Tohu Exhibition - A Declaration, A Treaty, A Petition. Tours available.
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm,
Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm.
Toi Māori Gallery
[Level 4, Change House, 150 Featherston Street, Wellington]
Promotes the uniqueness and quality of Maori arts.
Monday to Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm
https://maoriart.org.nz/toi-maori-gallery/
Phone (04) 801 7914
Toi Art, Te Papa
[Levels 4 and 5, 55 Cable St]
New, exciting commissions alongside the national art collection.
Closed Christmas day only.
Monday to Sunday 10.00am - 6.00pm.
Te Papakura art space at Parliament
[Parliament Building, 1 Museum Street]
Exhibition space showcasing work from New Zealand artists and the Parliamentary Collection.
Closed on Statutory Holidays, contact the help-desk to see if the gallery has a minder:
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.