GALLERY DEVELOPMENT

Aucklanders and visitors can now 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.

Latest media: The Gallery was recognised at the Institute of Architects' Auckland regional awards.

See footage from the Gallery's opening day on our YouTube channel.

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.

  • Take a Tour

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

    You can see more videos from the Gallery on our YouTube channel.

  • Timeline

    The Gallery opened on 3 September 2011 - take a look back and see how far we have come.

  • 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 Council's development of the Art Gallery.

  • FAQs

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

  • Architects

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

  • Project Team

    A huge amount of people were 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.