New Zealand · Regional
Te Manawa
Te Manawa in Palmerston North combines an art gallery, museum, and science centre under one roof, showing Māori taonga, local social history, and rotating visual art exhibitions.
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Provincial, state, or municipal museums, galleries, art centers, and local organizations.
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New Zealand · Regional
The Dowse Art Museum
The Dowse Art Museum in Lower Hutt is known for applied art and design, with more than 3,500 objects including jewellery, ceramics, and textiles; admission is free.
New Zealand · Regional
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki holds New Zealand, Māori, and Pacific art alongside European painting; permanent displays are free, and the gallery sits beside Albert Park.
New Zealand · Regional
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū centres on New Zealand art with a strong Canterbury focus, brings in regular international exhibitions, and is free to enter.
New Zealand · Regional
City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi
City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi focuses on contemporary art; during its 2026 building upgrade it presents exhibitions at the National Library, with free entry and some ticketed shows.
New Zealand · Regional
Dunedin Public Art Gallery
Dunedin Public Art Gallery near the Octagon holds Victorian and Edwardian painting, New Zealand art, and international prints, with free general admission and touring shows.
New Zealand · Regional
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery / Len Lye Centre
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery in New Plymouth, home to the Len Lye Centre, focuses on contemporary art, moving image, and experimental film behind a stainless-steel facade.