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.
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
Open daily from 10am–5pm, except Christmas Day.
Pricing and admission
Free entry.
Charges may apply to special exhibitions.
Donations are welcome.
Gallery tours
English-language Gallery tours take place at 11.30am and 1.30pm daily. Tours last 60 minutes and are limited to 15 people.
To join a tour, book at the information desk on ground level on the day of your visit. Tours cost $10 per adult, while children 12 and under are free.
We also offer Gallery tours in Mandarin Chinese. Visit the Tours page for more information.
Access
All galleries and facilities are wheelchair accessible. Assistance dogs are welcome.
Postal address
PO Box 5449
Wellesley Street
Auckland 1141
Aotearoa New Zealand
Contact
kiaora@aucklandartgallery.com
Infoline +64 9 379 1349
Front desk +64 9 307 7700
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Getting here
Auckland Art Gallery is centrally located in Auckland city centre and is easily accessible by a variety of transport options.
Location
Cnr Kitchener and Wellesley Streets
Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand
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Bus, train and ferry
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. Visit the Auckland Transport website for more information.
Bike
You'll find bike racks directly opposite the Gallery's main entrance on Kitchener Street.
Tour bus
Hop on and off the Auckland Explorer bus, which stops at the nearby Civic Theatre every 30 minutes.
Car
We recommend Auckland Transport's Victoria Street East car park.
Gallery visitors receive one hour's free parking at Auckland Transport's Victoria Street carpark when visiting on weekends or after 6pm (helpful when we're open for special events after hours). Simply validate your parking ticket at our information desk before you leave.
A mobility parking bay is located on Kitchener Street and disabled parking is also available at the car park mentioned above.
Taxi
Taxis can pick up and drop off from the loading bays on Kitchener Street.
