Museums & Galleries
Taranaki boasts world-renowned art galleries and museums. Take a few hours to explore and enjoy the arts and cultural wealth of the region. Look out for exhibitions taking place during November.
For other experiences to enjoy around Taranaki head to website Taranaki Like No Other
Aotea Utanganui Museum of South Taranaki
We are a purpose-built museum that embodies the spirit and energy of the South Taranaki region. Our taonga include the Waitore Artifacts: some of the oldest wooden artifacts in NZ, the Hāwera Star newspaper archive and photographic collections.
Location:127 Egmont St, Pātea
Admission: Free entry
Open: Mon-Sat, 10 am – 4 pm
Website: museumofsouthtaranaki.wordpress.com
The Collaboration
Exhibition: Home. A mixed media exhibition featuring 12 local artists who call Taranaki Home.
The Collaboration is a dynamic popup exhibition and retail space. Hosting events every 6 weeks for 12 exhibiting artists and 40+ small local and NZ businesses. From crafts to clothing, wellbeing products and art, our talented group have created a unique shopping experience for everyone.
Location: 83 Devon Street East, New Plymouth
Admission: Free entry
Open: Tues – Fri 9.30 am – 4.30 pm | Sat-Sun 10.30 am – 3 pm
Website: thecollaborationnz.nz
Fenton Street Arts Collective
Fenton Street Arts Collective established in 2018 in the century old, Heritage listed Egmont Chambers building has become the hub for lovers of quality Art, Coffee and Gin. Wander through the art spaces, pop your head into the distillery, taste from our menu surrounded by national and local art.
Location: 11 Fenton Street Stratford
Admission: Free entry
Open: Sun – Fri, 10 am – 2 pm | Sat 10am – 3pm (over the festival these hours may be extended
Website: fentonartscollective.co.nz
Gover St Gallery
We look forward to welcoming you to our Independent, not-for-profit Community Art Gallery. Where we showcase artwork by over 100 Taranaki artists under one roof.
Location: 19 Gover Street, New Plymouth
Admission: Free entry
Open: Mon-Sat, 10 am – 4 pm | Sun 12 pm – 4 pm | Closed Tuesdays
Website: Find us on Facebook @goverstgallery
and Instagram: @goverstgallery
Hall of Design Studio & Gallery
A beautiful creative environment, presenting contemporary exhibitions and events.
Location: 1139 South Road, Ōakura
Admission: Free entry
Open: Mon-Sat, 10 am – 4 pm
Website: hallofdesign.co.nz
Hillsborough Holden Museum
New Zealand’s largest private collection of Holden cars and memorabilia, also features a Bathurst-themed mini-putt golf course, luge, and café.
Location: 683 Egmont Road, New Plymouth
Admission: charges apply
Open: Sat & Sun 10am – 4pm
Website: hillsboroughholdenmuseum.co.nz
Kina NZ Design + Artspace
Garden Delight, an exhibition at Kina Gallery takes you into the garden with a collection of contemporary NZ artists sharing their mahi in a wide range of mediums. A beautiful offering that will spark the delight of all garden lovers.
Location: 101 Devon Street West, New Plymouth
Admission: Free entry
Open: Mon – Fri 9 am – 5.30 pm | Sat 9.30 am – 4 pm | Sun 10am – 3pm
Website: kina.co.nz
Koru on Devon Contemporary Gallery + Art Space
Contemporary painting/Glass/ Ceramics/Photography/Sculpture. Local and New Zealand Artists. Groups welcomed. Refreshments served for group evening bookings, during Reset.
Location: 89 Devon Street West, New Plymouth
Admission: Free entry
Open: Wed-Sun, 10 am – 3 pm
Website: korugalleries.co.nz
LUMEN Studios & Gallery
An artist-run space that hosts exhibitions, workshops and stocks a range of work by local artists, jewellers, weavers and makers. Resident artists Teresa Goodin and Alice Cowdrey work from studios adjacent to the gallery and shop.
Location: 1729 South Road, Tataraimaka (old Patuha Cheese factory)
Admission: Free entry
Open: Spring hours Fri 10am – 2pm | Sat & Sun 10am – 4pm | Open every day from 1-14 November.
Website: lumengallery.co.nz
Percy Thomas Gallery
Percy Thomson Gallery, Stratford, is a thriving regional gallery with a number of local and national exhibitions showing each year.
Location: 56 Miranda Street Stratford
Admission: Free entry
Open: Mon – Fri, 10.30 am – 4 pm | Sat-Sun 10.30am – 3 pm
Website: percythomsongallery.org.nz
Puke Ariki Museum
Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind. The exhibition features 99 images that capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of our planet. On show until 14 November.
Location: 1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth
Admission: Free entry
Open: Daily 10am – 5 pm
Website: www.pukeariki.com
