FAQs

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Gallery.

Image: Honore Daumier, Croquis Aquatiques: M. Prudhomme - Je ne sais pas si c'est un effet de mon imagination ... (Water sketches: M. Prudhomme - I don't know whether or not ...),1854, lithograph, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, purchased 1981

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  • When are you open?

    We are open 10am to 5pm 7 days a week.

    The only day we are closed is Christmas Day.

  • Do you have anything on suitable for children?

    Every Sunday we have exciting and entertaining Kids Club activities at 11:00am and 2:00pm - please book well in advance as they sell out quickly. The Gallery also runs an extended version of these activities for school holidays please check this link for details. Ask at our information desk for Family Guides for our current exhibitions.



  • Do you have a cafe? [what hours is the cafe open?]

    The Gallery is in the heart of the cafe district with Lorne Street and High Street cafe's only a short walk away. Reuben's Cafe is situated in the New Gallery building and is open weekdays 7am-4pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-3.30pm.



  • Can I get a valuation on my painting?

    The Gallery does not conduct valuations, however we can recommend several places to have your artwork valued - please call our information desk on 307 4540.



  • How do I get an exhibition at the Auckland Art Gallery?

    Our Curatorial team are constantly researching local and international artists and are regular visitors to local, national and international exhibitions. The best way to get an exhibition at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki is to get exposure through dealer, community and artist run exhibitions.



  • Can I hire the Art Gallery?

    The Gallery does hire some of its spaces for corporate and private events you can find more information here.



  • Can I put some of my brochures at your front desk?

    The Gallery has very limited space for promotional material at the front desk but you can add your art event to our community events listing. Click here to visit the community events page.



  • Where is the nearest carpark?

    We recommend the Victoria Street Carpark in Victoria Street East as the best place to park when visiting the Auckland Art Gallery. It is approximately 400m from the Gallery entrance and you can get a discount voucher from our information desk at the Gallery for $4 parking on weekends.



  • The Link Bus stops outside our Main Building [under development] on Wellesley Street East.



  • Where is the nearest disabled carpark?

    The nearest disabled carpark is on Kitchener street at the top of Khartoum Place [outside Fingers Jewellery] approximately 30m from the Gallery entrance.



  • If my daughter/son is 4, 1/2 can she go to the Sunday Kids Club?

    The Gallery has designed and resourced the Sunday Kids Club programs for children aged 5 - 10 to ensure that we provide an entertaining and engaging activity for this age range. We do not accept children under 5 to these activities because experience has shown us that they often need more support to achieve the same level of enjoyment than we can provide.



  • Why is there a charge?

  • Why is the Gallery's main building closed?

    The Auckland Art Gallery's main building is closed for development. It involves seismic strengthening, as well as heritage restoration of the existing building, together with expansion and modernisation. Click here to learn more about the Gallery Development.

  • Why can't I take my bag into the Gallery? [Is the cloakroom secure?]

    You can take small handbags into the Gallery however we do ask that you leave backpacks and larger bags in our secure cloakroom to help everyone enjoy their visit to the Gallery.



  • How much more space will you have?

    The restoration and expansion of the building creates at least 50 per cent more space for the display of the collections, as well as international and national touring exhibitions.

  • The gallery development is a complex project involving many specialists and artisans. Auckland Art Gallery's main building will open in mid 2011.

  • Why can't I take photos?

    The Gallery is responsible for ensuring that the copyright of the artists is protected. You can apply to film or photograph in the Art Gallery and the Gallery will clear copyright [help?] by visiting our reproductions section of the website.



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    If not please email contact us so we can answer your question and add it to this list.