The main gallery building is now closed for development. Exhibitions and events will continue at the Auckland Art Gallery, New Gallery, corner of Wellesley and Lorne streets.
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Opening the world of art to you and future generations

A snapshot of what is planned for the $113 million development of New Zealand's pre-eminent public art gallery.

The Auckland Art Gallery, one of our most beautiful historic buildings, is due for essential restoration and for expansion.

The gallery is to undergo a multi-million dollar development which will increase its size and create better linkages with Albert Park, as well as undertake necessary earthquake-proofing and protection of an iconic heritage building.

The restoration and expansion of the building creates at least fifty per cent more space for exhibitions.

Enriching the art experience

"The development signals an exciting future for the gallery which significantly expands the role it can play in building and defining Auckland’s cultural and community identity. A modernised and extended gallery enables us to be more innovative and ambitious in opening up the world of the visual arts to a new generation of New Zealanders. We can display more of our key works more often and, with increased and more flexible spaces, we can enrich the story of art told through our collections and exhibitions programmes."

Chris Saines,
Director, Auckland Art Gallery

It's about the people

"The Auckland Art Gallery development is one of the largest heritage restoration projects ever undertaken in New Zealand. We are ready for action and I’m looking forward to seeing the finished gallery, which will be a real asset for the city. We will have a stunning modern addition to an already magnificent heritage building restored to its former glory."

Mayor John Banks

The New Zealand dimension

"The project team is designing a truly New Zealand building that echoes the cultures of this country and reflects the distinctiveness of the culture indigenous to these lands. The result is hoped to be an iconic cultural facility unique to this country, one that displays works of art and encourages the participation of people in creative processes and activities."

Bernard Makoare,
Design consultant

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