Gallery Development

A new era in the cultural life of our city is about to begin

In mid 2011, Aucklanders and visitors will experience New Zealand's largest art collection in a world-class public art gallery. Auckland Art Gallery's multi-million dollar development will transform the cultural heart of our city.

"The finished gallery will house the country's finest art collection, attract major international exhibitions and bring a magnificent heritage building back to its original splendour." - Mayor of Auckland city Hon. John Banks QSO

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Gallery Development

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  • Background

    The Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki is New Zealand's oldest established and largest public art gallery. Opening in February 1888, the gallery has increasingly become a focal point of Auckland's rich and diverse cultural fabric, and now lies at the heart of the New Zealand art experience for both the local community and visitors alike.

  • Timeline

    Working from our re-opening date back, showing you how far we have come.

  • Take a Tour

    Click on the media tab to take an animated tour of the new building and see timelapse footage of the development.

  • Fundraising

    The Gallery has established the Auckland Art Gallery Foundation - a charitable trust whose principal aim is to raise the additional capital required to support Auckland City's development of the Art Gallery.

  • FAQs

    Frequently asked questions (FAQs) will be generated in response to your feedback.

  • Architects

    A trans-Tasman partnership has been appointed to design the remodelled gallery.

  • Project Team

    A huge amount of people are involved in the Gallery Development. This page lists just some of them.

  • Design Plans

    Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is set to join the ranks of major art museums on the world stage with its plan for a multi-million dollar restoration and expansion.

  • East Gallery

    Architectural Considerations

    The purpose of the Auckland Art Gallery development, as put forward in the project brief, is to create a vibrant new focal point within the cultural precinct of the city that integrates the gallery, park and street and effortlessly connects art with people, offering a diversity of visual art, leisure and learning experiences.