Auckland Art Gallery

I was walking around Albert Park enjoying my day when I saw the Art Gallery building. It was an impromptu visit. Glad I visited the gallery. It is not big. But interesting enough to made my visit worthwhile. It wasn’t busy except for a couple of groups of school kids guided tour. Nice to see and watch them learning and listening to their teacher from a young age. It is located in a convenient location next to Albert Park and at the top end of High Street, lined with shops after shops of Asian eating places.

Really nice and fresh, great atmosphere - a great place to show people around. Good slice of kiwi culture. Nice cafe that we went to a lot. Lovely public. We love the vibe. Simple sleek facilities. Interesting heart opening historical photos of New Zealand life, amazing collection of classical art, there was a Pacifica type exposition that felt a bit lost or barren and kids corner which was busy with multicolored play dough. A little odd but interesting in concept. The favorite for us was the collection of Lindauer’s Māori portraits upstairs. That was the best. And the cafe. Free entry.

Visited on Good Friday and it was open, which was lucky for me. Also arrived just in time for the 1:30pm free tour. This was essentially one of my first forays into Māori history and the portrait hall was educational. Appreciated the waterways exhibit.

Wonderful art museum that is FREE with multiple rotating exhibitions on display. In-depth explorations into multiple renowned artists. When we went, we learned about Giacometti and Louis Bourgeois. Incredible Maori portraits are being featured and New Zealand artists work. To top this, the architecture of the building is gorgeous as are the sculptures outside!nnGreat for kids! Book the learning center events in advance. Right now there is an installation by Do Ho Suh which children can contribute to. Check online to see which artists are on display. No tickets needed to access the museum. Easily walkable. You can spend 1.5-2 hours here. There is a cafe and gift shop as well.

Auckland Art Gallery is a free and comprehensive tour through the world of art, beginning with some of New Zealand's earliest art by Māori. It is a wonderfully mixed bag of indigenous art, European art, pop art, photography, and much more. My personal favorite was the Dalí on display. They have a lot of activities for children as well. If you're in Auckland and you love art, you can't miss with Auckland Art Gallery.

Directions to Auckland Art Gallery with public transportation

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