The Dowse Art Museum

A contemporary art museum that presents a vibrant changing exhibition programme of local, national and international artists and designers. A relaxed, friendly gallery experience for all ages, located just 15 minutes drive from downtown Wellington.

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Tiffany Singh's windchimes in The Dowse courtyard, part of the exhibition 'Crystal City'
Children gaze on Auckland artist Sean Kerr's 'Stacker'
The Dowse foyer and shop
The Dowse Family Lounge
Furnish - an exhibition of New Zealand furniture at The Dowse
White Cloud Worlds exhibition at The Dowse Art Museum
Rainscreen, a work by Simon Morris, the front of The Dowse
Joanna Langford, The Howling Country, 2010. Courtesy of the artist and Mary Newton Gallery
6 year old Issy Robinson gets busy in The Dowse's creative workshop

About

Well established as one of New Zealand’s leading contemporary galleries, each exhibition season is complemented by dynamic public programmes; curators' and artists' talks, school holiday programmes and workshops.

The Dowse holds a valuable and varied collection of New Zealand works and has a reputation for celebrating craft including jewellery, ceramics, glass and textiles. Collection shows are presented alongside expertly curated exhibitions of works on loan from artists and other galleries elsewhere in New Zealand and beyond.

Live performances include a monthly Late Lounge sessions that showcases New Zealand music in a relaxed, family-friendly environment. Cafe and Shop onsite. Open: Mon-Fri 10am–4.30pm, Sat-Sun 10am–5pm dowse.org.n

Opening times

  • Business hours: 10am-4:30pm Mon-Fri; 10am-5pm Sat & Sun
  • Months of operation: All months of the year

Facilities and Features

  • Proximity to airport: 30 -40minute drive from Wellington airport
  • Proximity to coach terminal: 15min drive from central Wellington, state highway2 to Lower Hutt. Catch the #83 or 91 buses from Wellington CBD
  • Proximity to town: 15min drive from central Wellington, state highway2 to Lower Hutt. Catch the #83 or 91 buses from Wellington CBD

Physical address

The Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Rd, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5010, New Zealand.

Pricing and Conditions

Adult $0.00 - $0.00

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  • Phone +64 4 570 6500

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