Upcoming Exhibitions
Land Of My Ancestors: Darcy Nicholas
25 Jul – 18 Oct 2026
A deeply personal retrospective honouring whakapapa and legacy, bringing together six decades of drawings, paintings, jewellery and carving in one landmark exhibition.
Image: My Ancestor is Me, Darcy Nicholas, Acrylic on board, 2013.
8 Aug – 18 Oct 2026
Oho Mai brings together four contemporary Māori artists Garry Nicholas, Joanne Kahui, Louis Mikaere, and Stephen Thorpe showcasing new work grounded in kaupapa Māori.
Image: Raranga kete, Joanne Kahui, harakeke, 2026.
17 Aug – 22 Nov 2026
Ōrongomai Tū Tonu celebrates 50 years of Ōrongomai Marae, honouring its history, people, and enduring role as a living place of identity, community, and belonging.
Image: Ōrongomai Marae 1988; whare whakairo detail; koruru and ridge beam (tāhuhu), photography by Eric Wood, 1988, courtesy of Upper Hutt City Library.
31 Oct 2026 - 28 Feb 2027
Entry by donation
Whoosh, gust, swirl, float and more! Explore aerodynamics through playful experiments, games, and hands-on interactive experiences.
Proudly toured by Museums Victoria
Proudly supported by The Rimutaka Trust and Controlled Building Services
Four on the Floor: Taking a line for a walk
28 Nov 2026 - 14 Mar 2027
Entry by donation
Four artists Gill Newland, Sam Dollimore, Sarah Albisser, and Yavanna den Harder explore drawing, from subtle marks to bold gestures and explorations of line and form.
Image credit: Prince of the Jungle, Yavanna den Harder, charcoal, 2023