Pātaka Art + Museum
Monday10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Tuesday10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Wednesday10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Thursday10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Friday10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Saturday10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Sunday10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Pātaka Art + Museum is the creative hub of Porirua and only a 20-minute drive from Wellington’s CBD. Open since 1998, Pātaka has a rich history of over 800 exhibitions and is home to plenty of curious intricacies (more than 22,000 collection objects). It is recognised both nationally and internationally as a leader in contemporary Māori, Pacific and Aotearoa New Zealand art and culture.
Four flexible gallery spaces mean there’s always plenty of variety when it comes to what’s on. The cool, clean, quiet areas allow plenty of time to peruse the treasures at your own pace. Pātaka is a happy place for small people too—there’s an impressive interactive kids’ zone displaying facts about Porirua Harbour and all the wildlife that calls it home. Get cosy on the cushions and watch as the activities keep curious minds entertained.
Want a little Pātaka to take home with you? The gallery shop, Toi Store, has plenty of gifts, books, jewellery, ceramics and prints for the art-loving friend or family member in your life.
Words by Rosie Morrison & Photography by Anna Briggs, Mark Tantrum & supplied
Information not correct? Report an error
Location
17 Parumoana St, Porirua City Centre, Porirua
Nearby Places
The Karaage Kid
A plucky little outfit that packs plenty of punch, The Karaage Kid—brought to you by the team behind Dirty Burger—is out to serve a hearty dose of Asian fusion...
Toi Store at Pātaka
Gallery and museum gift shops are sometimes seen as a nice-to-have, a neat place to peruse some trinkets on the way out.
Café Kaizen
Café Kaizen is the kind of well-oiled machine that you can tell has been a locals' favourite hangout for a long time.
Blue Bell Club
Venture out to Porirua’s harbourside and it won’t be long before you’re drawn in by the colours of the Blue Bell Club, a vibrant splash of Pasifika right on the water’s edge.
Similar Places
New Zealand Police Museum
Showcasing and immortalising a true institution of New Zealand society, the New Zealand Police Museum acts as a unique catalogue of this country’s history, drawing...
Pāuatahanui Wildlife Reserve
Originally developed as a sanctuary for birds and other creatures populating the area, the Pāuatahanui Wildlife Reserve doubles as a quiet retreat for humans as well.
Toi Store at Pātaka
Gallery and museum gift shops are sometimes seen as a nice-to-have, a neat place to peruse some trinkets on the way out.
Whitireia Park
Take a breather from the city and recentre yourself in this picturesque spot that has million-dollar views in every direction.
Featured in
Our Kid-Friendly Guide to Porirua
