Pātaka Art + Museum






Monday10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Tuesday10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Wednesday10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Thursday10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Friday10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Saturday10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Sunday11:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Pātaka Art + Museum is a true gem in the crown that is the valuable resource of Porirua art and history. Open since 1998, the museum and gallery is home to plenty of curious intricacies, cabinets of fine and fancy jewellery, walls of prints, fabric works, photographs and paintings, not to mention impressive Māori and Pacific history. Make your way around the exhibition detailing the story of Whiti Te Rā, both the progress of the iwi, and the bitter conflicts with the colonial government.
Four different gallery spaces mean there’s always plenty of variety when it comes to what’s on, and the cool, clean, quiet space allow plenty of time to peruse the treasures at your own pace. From drawers full of pounamu pendants to local photographers showing off their best work, Pātaka is all about the best of the best when it comes to artistic ability. A happy place for small people too, Pātaka Art + Museum has an impressive interactive kids zone displaying facts about Porirua Harbour and all the wildlife that calls it home. Get cosy on some of the many cushions and watch the puzzles and games keep curious minds entertained.
Want a little Pātaka to take home with you? The gallery shop has plenty of gifts, books, jewellery, ceramics and prints for the art-loving friend or family member in your life.
Words by Rosie Morrison & Photography by Anna Briggs
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Location
17 Parumoana Street, Porirua City Centre
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