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Wellington Art Galleries
(Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ)



Wellington art galleries contain some truly outstanding collections of artwork in Wellington, including many wonderful contemporary paintings, traditional paintings, fine art, ceramics and sculptures in a variety of mediums. Art galleries in Wellington are particularly concentrated around Cuba Street and the upper end of Wellington's Willis Street, where you will find numerous art galleries, art dealers and speciality art shops.

One of the main art galleries in Wellington is the City Gallery in Civic Square, which houses many impressive paintings and works of art. Other notable art galleries in Wellington and nearby areas of New Zealand's North Island include the National Library Gallery, the New Zealand Portrait Gallery and Wellington's New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts, which actively encourages local up-and-coming artists.

Art galleries in Wellington house a wide range of paintings by both world famous artists and local Wellington and New Zealand artists, including some beautiful historic paintings and more striking contemporary canvases. Here are some of the main art galleries in Wellington, worth visiting during your stay in the city of Wellington.





Wellington Art Galleries: City Gallery - Civic Square, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 801 3952
Located in central Civic Square, the City Gallery is one of Wellington's premier art galleries and contains a wealth of important paintings, sculptures and other works of art. Highlights at the Wellington City Gallery include regular temporary exhibitions, lectures, seasonal events and a popular café area, serving basic refreshments.
Wellington art gallery open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Wellington art gallery admission: free, charge for some temporary art exhibitions

Wellington Art Galleries: National Library Gallery - Aitken Street, Thorndon, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 474 3021
The National Library Gallery can be found in the Thorndon district of Wellington and is part of the actual library. With an important collection of photographs, prints, sketches and paintings, the National Library Gallery also displays a number of impressive historic collections and New Zealand artefacts.
Wellington art gallery open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 16:30, Sunday - 13:30 to 16:30
Wellington art gallery admission: free

Wellington Art Galleries: New Zealand Portrait Gallery - Bowen House, Bowen Street, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 472 8874
Located in the Lambton Quay area of Wellington, close to the city centre, the New Zealand Portrait Gallery features numerous outstanding portraits and other paintings, in various mediums. Featuring some truly impressive sculptures, prints and drawings, Wellington's New Zealand Portrait Gallery hosts many temporary exhibitions throughout the year.
Wellington art gallery open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 16:00, Saturday - 10:00 to 13:00
Wellington art gallery admission: free

Wellington Art Galleries: New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts - 1 Queens Wharf, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 499 8807
The New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts is one of Wellington's most important art galleries and arts centres. Situated in central Wellington, on Queens Wharf, the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts is housed in a vast building and actively promotes local Wellington and New Zealand artists.
Wellington art gallery open: daily - 10:00 to 16:00
Wellington art gallery admission: free

Wellington Art Galleries: Adam Art Gallery - Victoria University of Wellington, 1 Kelburn Parade, Wellington, North Island, 6005, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 463 5229
The Adam Art Gallery is part of the University of Victoria campus, in western Wellington. With many temporary art exhibitions all year round, highlights at Wellington's Adam Art Gallery include social events, lectures and imposing contemporary sculptures.
Wellington art gallery open: Tuesday to Saturday - 12:00 to 18:00
Wellington art gallery admission: free

Wellington Art Galleries: Bartley Nees Art Gallery - 147 Cuba Street, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 801 9795
Bartley Nees Art Gallery is a large commercial art gallery on Wellington's central Cuba Street. Containing many outstanding modern paintings, sculptures, ceramics and local works and art, the Bartley Nees Art Gallery also features a number of impressive Maori paintings and drawings.
Wellington art gallery open: Monday to Friday - 11:00 to 17:30, Saturday - 11:00 to 15:00
Wellington art gallery admission: free

Wellington Art Galleries: Bowen Art Gallery - 35-37 Ghuznee Street, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 381 0351
Wellington's Bowen Art Gallery, in the city centre, is a popular commercial art gallery, specialising in local art work from around New Zealand, including modern paintings, sculptures and photography.
Wellington art gallery open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 17:30, Saturday - 10:00 to 14:00
Wellington art gallery admission: free

Wellington Art Galleries: Christopher Moore Gallery - 35-37 Ghuznee Street, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 381 0351
Christopher Moore Gallery is a highly regarded commercial art gallery in central Wellington, off Cuba Street. Containing a large stock of contemporary paintings, prints and sculptures, Wellington's Christopher Moore Gallery regularly hosts fortnightly art exhibitions.
Wellington art gallery open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 17:30; Saturday - 10:00 to 14:00
Wellington art gallery admission: free

Wellington Art Galleries: Dowse Art Museum - 16 Laings Road, Lower Hutt, 6009, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 570 6500
The Dowse Art Museum is regarded as one of New Zealand's best venues for exhibiting all kinds of contemporary craft works, paintings, ceramics, furniture and sculptures, and is situated in the Hutt Valley area, on the outskirts of Wellington. With a number of large art galleries, vast exhibition spaces and a café serving refreshments, the Dowse Art Museum holds over 20 large exhibitions each year, covering a variety of different art works, styles and mediums.
Wellington art gallery open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 16:00, Saturday and Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00
Wellington art gallery admission: free

Wellington Art Galleries: Ferner Art Gallery - 128 Featherston Street, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 499 9446
The Ferner Art Gallery is one of Wellington's leading commercial art galleries and was founded in 1988. Located in Wellington city centre, off the Lambton Quay, the Ferner Art Gallery specialises in contemporary art work, including paintings by a number of prominent New Zealand artists. Wellington's Ferner Art Gallery also features many touring exhibitions and is highly regarded throughout New Zealand.
Wellington art gallery open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:30, Saturday - 10:00 to 16:00
Wellington art gallery admission: free

Wellington Art Galleries: Janne Land Art Gallery - Furness Lane, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 384 2912
Wellington's Janne Land Art Gallery, in the Courtenay Place region of Wellington, contains many excellent paintings from well-known local New Zealand artists. Specialising in contemporary art, including stylish sculptures and ceramics, the Janne Land Art Gallery also features a large stockroom and changing exhibitions every three to four weeks.
Wellington art gallery open: Tuesday to Friday - 11:00 to 16:30, Saturday - 11:00 to 14:00
Wellington art gallery admission: free

Wellington Art Galleries: Tinakori Art Gallery - 132 Featherston Street, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 471 2636
The Tinakori Art Gallery can be found in Wellington's central Lambton Quay district, on Featherston Street. Specialising in historic fine art and contemporary Maori paintings by indigenous New Zealand artists, other attractions at Wellington's Tinakori Art Gallery include a number of prominent art exhibitions and restoration services.
Wellington art gallery open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:30, Saturday - 10:00 to 16:00
Wellington art gallery admission: free


Other art galleries worth a visit in New Zealand's capital city of Wellington include:

• Wellington Art Galleries: Artist's Hand - 248 Willis Street, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 385 8156
• Wellington Art Galleries: Featherston Gallery - 48 Fitzherbert Street, Featherston, 5952, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)6 308 8156
• Wellington Art Galleries: Heritage Gallery - 87 Victoria Street, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 473 0459
• Wellington Art Galleries: McGregor Wright Gallery - 26 Waring Taylor Street, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 472 1281
• Wellington Art Galleries: Pablo's Art Studio and Gallery - 22 Vivian Street, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 385 7602
• Wellington Art Galleries: Rona Gallery - 17 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Wellington, North Island, 6008, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 562 8062

 
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