Free general collection tours
Our friendly and knowledgeable team is here to introduce you to the art, artists, stories and histories that make up our Gallery with free English-language tours of the building and general collection highlights. Please note, free general collection tours cannot be booked in advance.
- Tours are 45-60mins long.
- Held every weekday at 1.30pm.
- Free tours depart from the red couches in the main foyer.
- Please register your place on the day by checking in with the front desk.
- Maximum 15 people; spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Te Ara Toi (An Introduction to Māori Art and Taonga)
For a Te Ara Toi (Māori Art inside the Gallery) tour only, please click here for more information and dates.
Hīkoi (Walking Tour)
For summer 2025, we are offering a combination Hīkoi + Te Ara Toi tour that looks at public artworks, and works inside the gallery on select dates. Tickets and more information can be found here
Education
Tours are also available for education groups and can be booked here.
Private English-language tours
Join us for a bespoke tour tailored to your group’s specific areas of interest or singular exhibition of choice. Private English-language tours can be booked using the form below. Please include some information on your group's special interests so we can match you with the most suitable guide. Please note, tours must be booked a minimum of two weeks in advance.
- Private English-language tours are 45-60mins long.
- Private tours are subject to guide availability.
- Private tours cost $30 per person for general admission; $27 per person for Members; $10 per person for students, seniors, and community groups $10. Payment can be made on the day. Invoices for companies are available on request. Please note that additional charges will apply for a private tour of a ticketed exhibition.
- There is a minimum charge of the equivalent of 6 people required.
