WhakakitengaExhibitions

Therapeutic Agent

Ongoing

Therapeutic Agent explores the challenges faced by the Taranaki LGBTQI+ community in the past and present with a view to creating positive change for the future.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

14 August 2021 - 14 November 2021

99 of the world's most prestigious wildlife photographs on show now

Ngā Hau Ngākau

27 February 2021 - 25 July 2021

Marvel at this exhibition that combines three artforms; painting, carved taonga puoro and stunning music.

1896: Christopher Aubrey's Taranaki

16 April 2021 - 15 August 2021

Christopher Aubrey's nine landscapes of Taranaki are a unique insight into life in 1896. Discover more about that time with newspaper articles, interactive stories and images.

Home Work Taranaki Art 2020

26 September 2020 - 8 February 2021

Home Work: Taranaki Art 2020 opens in the temporary gallery in September 2020. It showcases the talented artists in our region.

Redecorating Taranaki

18 July 2020 - 31 January 2021

Redecorating Taranaki explores the values that are important to us through awards created by New Plymouth jewellers Jennifer Laracy and Sam Kelly.

The Mechanical Circus

2 November 2019 - 26 April 2020

Roll up, roll up! The circus is coming to town. Experience the excitement and intrigue of old-fashioned circus tricks.

Pukeiti

14 September 2019 - 13 March 2020

This exhibition explores the landscape, history and plants of Pukeiti, and the conservation efforts of a garden as a living museum.

Paradise Lost: Daniel Solander's Legacy

26 November 2019 - 9 February 2020

Ten New Zealand artists have created works commemorating Daniel Solander, the Swedish botanist, who worked on the Endeavour when Captain Cook circumnavigated New Zealand 1769.

All Blacks Jerseys

Come and see All Blacks jerseys belonging to Handley and Ross Brown, and Beauden Barrett in the Puke Ariki Foyer.

30 years of Liberation Work

11 December 2019 - 31 January 2020

Tū Tama Wāhine o Taranaki is celebrating 30 years with an exhibition of Taranaki wāhine moko kauae by Taranaki Grandmaster of Photography Tania Niwa.

Hāpai

Ongoing

Hāpai: Celebrating Taranaki Artists is an ongoing series that showcases artists living in the region. The space is updated every four months with new pieces.

Whare Kahurangi

6 April 2019 - 6 October 2019

In August 1919, the Taranaki Museum opened its doors for the first time. Celebrate 100 years of our museum through its collections.

Points of View

15 March 2019 - 1 September 2019

Points of View is a breakaway segment of the Whare Kahurangi exhibition. Enjoy images of New Plymouth from different points of view from 1939, 1999 and 2019.

Illusion - Nothing is as it seems

10 November 2018 - 17 March 2019

The exhibits will boggle your mind and deceive your eyes and ears. Our perception of the world around us is often distorted, and these exhibits will show you...