We want to make your experience as enjoyable and safe as possible. You may notice some changes around the Gallery, as we move into Alert Level 1. Please visit our COVID-19 Update page for more information.
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is New Zealand’s largest and most inspiring visual arts experience.
Enter between majestic kauri columns to explore four floors of exhibitions, many centuries of art and one of Auckland's most iconic buildings. Visit us and discover some of the best in New Zealand and international art right in the heart of Auckland city.
Enjoy our new extended opening hours every Friday, 10am–9pm, including a happy hour at our cafe from 4–6pm.
Entrance to Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener Street.
View of the original building, located on the corner of Kitchener and Wellesley Streets.
The east sculpture terrace, from Albert Park.
The northern side of the Gallery, from Albert Park.
Opening hours
We are open daily, except Christmas day.
Our opening hours are, 10am – 5pm. Fri 10am – 9pm.
We recommend approximately an hour visit for a thorough experience at the Gallery. Visitors will be asked to begin to make their way back to the entry from 4.45pm to collect bags with the building closing at 5pm.
Getting here
Location
Cnr Kitchener and Wellesley Streets
Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand
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Public transport
Find us just off Queen Street in Auckland's CBD – we’re a quick 15-minute walk from Britomart Transport Centre and the Ferry Building. Ride up Queen Street on the City LINK bus or jump on the Outer LINK bus to travel to the Gallery along Wellesley Street. AT Mobile is a useful app from Auckland Transport that helps plan, save and track journeys across Auckland’s public transport network. Download today via the App Store or Google Play.
Auckland Transport offers FREE child weekend fares (children aged 5–15 with a registered HOP card). For more information click here.
Taxi or Tour Bus
Taxis can pick up and drop off from the loading bays on Kitchener Street. An alternative option is to experience the Auckland Explorer bus, which you can hop on and off and stops at the nearby Civic Theatre every 30 minutes.
Car or bike
If you are arriving by car our closest public parking space is Auckland Transport's Victoria Street East car park.
If you are using a bike you'll find bike racks directly opposite the Gallery's main entrance on Kitchener Street.
Pricing and admission
Admission charges for international visitors have been suspended until further notice. Visit our Admission page for more information
Charges may also apply to special exhibitions.
Gallery tours
We offer guided Daily Tours at 11.30am and 1.30pm and Mandarin-language tours on Thu, Fri and Sun at 12.30pm.
Please visit the Tours page for updates and more information.
Access
All galleries and facilities are wheelchair accessible. Assistance dogs are welcome.
Contact
kiaora@aucklandartgallery.com
Infoline +64 9 379 1349
Front desk +64 9 307 7700
Postal address:
PO Box 5449
Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142
Aotearoa New Zealand
Qualmark is New Zealand tourism’s official quality assurance organisation, providing a trusted guide to quality travel experience. In November 2018 Auckland Art Gallery was awarded a Gold Qualmark rating which recognises our exceptional customer experiences and integral sustainable practices.
