Galleries
LAKE TAUPO MUSEUM & ART GALLERY -
Open 7 days 10.30 to 4.30
Click here for Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery website
What's On
The excellent changing exhibitions showcased in our art gallery are always worth a visit. There are other activities happening at Taupo Museum throughout the year including our regular hour-long Sunday heritage walk (starts 2pm at the museum), to other community activities such as our 'Midday at the Museum' lecture series run by the Friends (March to October each year).
Nga Taonga Iti, the museum shop, features a lovely selection of quality New Zealand-made souvenirs.
Art Gallery
This attractive space features changing exhibitions showcasing original art by local and New Zealand artists. From quilting, fibre arts, painting, photography to sculpture - there is always something of interest on show. In most exhibitions there are works of art for sale. No photography is allowed in the art gallery.
Displays
Discover Taupo Museum's treasures and share the unique history, culture and stories of our community.
Relax for 10 minutes and watch the Taupo Story - an audio-visual presentation offering a view of how this area has developed over time.
Browse through our pleasant galleries and find out more about the district's fascinating natural and human history.
ArtCo Gallery
Exhibitions and displays of local artists' work by Keri Ivory at ArtCo Gallery.
Location: Oruanui Street, Taupo.
ARTIFACT STUDIO/GALLERY
Mari Moore is an established artist, well know for her vibrant, stylised acrylics on canvas and three dimensional clay tiles.
Location: 171 Holyoakes Rd, Kinloch, Taupo, Thurs-Sun 10.30-3.30
KURA Gallery
Kura is a small gallery in Taupo specialising in unique pieces of quality contemporary New Zealand ethnic art and craft.
Link to website www.kura.co.nz
L'Arte' CAFE AND GALLERY
A trip to L'Arte' is a visual and edib le feast, unlike anything you have experienced before.
Link to website www.larte.co.nz
LAVA GLASS GALLERY & CAFE
At Lava Glass Studio you can watch Lynden Over, resident glass blower in action. Browse in the adjoining gallery of unique New Zealand made artworks which include a wide range of collectable art glass pieces.
Link to website www.lavaglass.co.nz
Pihanga Art Gallery Co-operative
Pihanga Gallery is an artist-run gallery showcasing the art of Turangi - Tongariro. Regular exhibitions, featuring emerging artists, make the gallery an exciting place for art lovers and art collectors to visit. Located at Shop 3, Town Centre, Turangi. Ph 0272375022: Email: pihangaart@hotmail.com
Gallery Hours 10am to 4pm and Sunday 11am to 2pm.
Studio 92. Maggie Dawson
Maggie enjoys working in a variety of media and her work is strongly influenced by nature and environment.
Location: 92 Taharepa Rd, Taupo, Open most afternoons and weekends in summer, or phone 07 377 0522
THE MALLARDS STUDIO GALLERY
Artist Carole Cornes is a botanical artist which includes landscape, local flora, fauna and birdlife.
Location: 64 Pataka Rd, Taupo, or phone 07 378 0412
VAL RAYMOND STUDIO GALLERY
Val is well known nationally for capturing the scenic magic of the central North Island. Open by appointment.
Location: 18 Mere Rd, Taupo Phone 07 378 6202.
WILDWOOD GALLERY
Robbie's original creations, mostly from native timbers, include award winning woodturned art and elegant outdoor sculptures. Sue's distinctive paintings capture memories of the stunning NZ landscape and flora. Contemporary acrylics on canvas plus framed and unframed watercolours.
Open most days - Wed - Sun 10am - 5pm
Link to website: www.wildwoodgallery.co.nz
Pihanga Gallery is an artist-run gallery showcasing the art of Turangi-Tongariro. Regular exhibitins, featuring emerging artists, make the gallery an exciting place for art lovers and art collectors to visit. Located at Shop 3, Town Centre, TURANGI Ph: 0272375022 Email: pihangaart@hotmail.com.
Gallery Hours 10am to 4pm and Sunday 11am to 2pm.
ZEAYOU
Located on one of Taupo's busiest corners ZeaYou has a diverse range of mediums showcasing contemporary New Zealand artists, covering painting, sculpture, glass, clay, wood and jewellery. Zeayou can ship anywhere in the world. Please contact the gallery for further enquires.
Link to website www.zeayou.com
