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Art, Design & Inspiring Finds Within Wellington’s Te Ngākau Civic Precinct

The exterior of Page Galleries in Wellington.
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From art galleries to game shops and a clothing store with its own in-house barber, there’s plenty of arts, design and other inspiring finds to explore in Wellington's Te Ngākau Civic Precinct.

New Zealand Police Museum

An exhibition inside New Zealand Police Museum.
Place Wellington
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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...

The Dowse

Cups and vases on display in a gallery gift shop.
Place Hutt Valley Lower Hutt
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With more than 3,500 items in their collection, The Dowse breaks free from the norms of the day with their focus on contemporary art and New Zealand studio craft.

Cars Inc.

A black car in front of a large fluorescent 'Cars' sign.
Place Hutt Valley Upper Hutt
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A family-owned passion project cafe and car museum, with over 60 cars of special interest.

Whirinaki Whare Taonga

The large imposing exterior of Whirinaki Whare Taonga in Upper Hutt.
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Whether it’s dinosaurs or the Mona Lisa, this arts centre simply refuses to do boring.

Toi MAHARA

Weaved bags and mats on display inside a gallery.
Place Kāpiti Coast
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Toi MAHARA is the district public gallery for the Kāpiti Coast. It stands in pride of place in the heart of Waikanae in a purpose-built building designed by Athfield Architects.

Toi Matarau

A large gallery full of colourful works of art.
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Toi Matarau is a gallery within the Māoriland Hub in the heart of Ōtaki village.

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A spotlight shining on a wall of two small art works.
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It’s no secret Wellington is the creative capital of New Zealand.

Enjoy Contemporary Art Space

Lucy Meyle, Soft Spot, 2020.
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With a regularly rotating schedule of work on display in Enjoy's two separate exhibition spaces, you will always find something new and exciting to draw you in.

City Gallery

Exterior of Wellington City Gallery
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The hub for art-life in New Zealand’s capital, City Gallery Wellington is a contemporary art gallery with a dynamic programme of exhibitions and events.

Guide to Wellington’s Hidden Art Galleries

Sign for Enjoy gallery.
Story Wellington
The perfect accompaniment to any decent “you can’t beat Wellington on a good day” day, hit the cobbled streets and take a look around some of these incredible art spaces around the CBD

Te Papa

The interior of the museum.
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Te Papa is one of New Zealand’s most prized museums.