Exhibitions

Current exhibitions
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  • Speed, circa 1922, Claude Flight (1881-1955)

    The Ilott Room, Level 4

    This vibrant selection of linocuts captures the modernist spirit of 1920s and ‘30s Britain.

  • Hei tiki (pendant in human form), pounamu (nephrite), inanga variety, Arahura River, Westland. Sir Walter Buller Collection.

    Iwi gallery, Level 4

    Pounamu is a stone of exceptional beauty, strength, and spiritual presence. This evocative exhibition explores pounamu’s enduring value.

  • Precious metals exhibition

    Level 6

    A toast rack made of boar tusks? From the bizarre to the beautiful, from raw metal to treasured possessions, Precious Metals reveals New Zealand’s gold and silver treasures and their fascinating stories.

  • WideShut, courtesy of Uwe Rieger.

    Level 4

    Architects, engineers and designers are all looking for ways to save energy and make buildings more sustainable.

  • A loss, again, by Ronnie van Hout

    Sculpture Terrace, Level 6

    Ronnie van Hout continues his work addressing ideas of the ‘self’ – how it is formed, and expressed.

  • Tapa Pacific Style

    Eyelights, Level 4

    This exhibition celebrates the fine workmanship and beautiful decoration of tapa (bark cloth) from many islands.

  • The Scots exhibition

    Level 4

    An exhibition celebrating one of the most energetic migrant groups in the country’s history. From church-building to whisky-making, from art to engineering, see how the Scots have made their mark on New Zealand life.