Auckland Art Gallery

Auckland Art Gallery

Auckland Art Gallery is the most important art gallery in Auckland. Established in 1888, it is New Zealand’s first gallery with a permanent collection. It houses an extensive range of artworks from New Zealand and other parts of the world, and also hosts a variety of international exhibitions.

The Auckland Art Gallery features an eye-catching white building that gives off a distinctly artistic vibe, with a vast interior space. When it was first established, the collection mainly focused on art from the late 19th century. Today, it has expanded comprehensively in both time period and style, with a collection of 15,000 works. The gallery is a paradise for visual arts in New Zealand, featuring works ranging from 1376 to contemporary pieces, including New Zealand historical art, modern art, contemporary art, as well as works by Māori and Pacific Island artists. The collection includes paintings by renowned artists such as Dalí, Derain, Matisse, and Mondrian, and the main types of artworks consist of paintings, sculptures, and wood carvings. Among the many collections, the most famous is Picasso’s “Family of Saltimbanques,” a collective portrait he created for his family in 1951. This piece is one of Picasso’s representative works and is considered the “crown jewel” of the Auckland Art Gallery.

Auckland Art Gallery has made significant contributions to education by expanding its learning areas to better accommodate student visits and study sessions. In addition, spaces for family interaction have also been enlarged. The gallery also features a café and a gift shop, providing visitors with convenient options for rest and shopping.

Auckland Art Gallery

Must-visit reason: New Zealand’s earliest gallery with a permanent collection

Continent where the attraction is located: Oceania

Country/Region where the attraction is located: New Zealand

Province/State where the attraction is located: Auckland Region

City where the attraction is located: Auckland