Hundertwasser Art Centre: Immersive Art Experience
4.7
12 Ratings
Whangarei

Explore Hundertwasser Art Centre: immersive art, unique architecture, Māori gallery, and stunning views. Discover the largest Hundertwasser collection outside Vienna.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Maori Art Gallery - Admission grants all-day access to various spaces. Explore the Hundertwasser in New Zealand 1973-2000 exhibition and be inspired by the largest collection of Hundertwasser artworks outside Vienna, along with living examples of his ecological practices. The Wairau Māori Art Gallery, the…
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What's Included
  • Full-day access
What's Not Included
  • Guided Tour (additional to admission ticket)
Additional Information

Enter the realm of Friedensreich Hundertwasser: painter, architect, ecologist, and visionary. Explore a diverse array of original works, including vibrant paintings, graphic art, and hand-knotted rugs—the largest collection of his art outside Vienna.
Hundertwasser’s acclaim stems not only from his art and distinctive architecture but also from his…

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Location
Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Maori Art Gallery
81 Dent Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(12 Ratings)
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Fla22mom
Sep 13, 2024
Excellent - We really enjoyed out visit. The whole building is beautiful. All of the exhibits were interesting and the museum store was excellent.
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Pamelasu9947tu
Sep 13, 2024
A must see in Whangārei - A beautiful museum near the marina. The rooftop with native plants is lovely. Save time for coffee or a meal in the cafe. Delicious.
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Wigfieldperth
Aug 2, 2024
How will it make you feel? - Our visit to the Hundertwasser Centre encouraged thought and discussion - challenging the norm - I feel this was good for us.
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Eileenmcn
Jul 28, 2024
Great unique experience - Fantastic unique experience. The art and models inside the building are really interesting and the staff have a wealth of knowledge to share about them
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1gg9
Jun 5, 2024
Definitely worth a visit - Fantastic experience. There is a lot to look at even just on the outside, but don’t stop there! Go inside and see the exhibition of Hundertwasser’s art and other creations, along with various personal photos and documents. The film is also interesting and provides an insight into his philosophy and quirkiness. The Maori gallery was showing a small selection of art by well known Maori artists (I think this exhibition changes from time to time). I was really surprised to see work by such prominent artists in a gallery in Whangarei. It was very pleasant wandering around the afforested roof and cupola, and enjoying the views from there. Unlike a lot of museums and galleries, here you are not required to exit through the gift shop, but it’s worth a look as there is a range of good quality cards/prints and many other items. I think you can get a ticket for the roof or Maori gallery separately if you didn’t want to see everything, but it was our first visit so we got tickets to see it all, and we’re glad we did. People go to Europe to see Hundertwasser’s architecture and art - we are so lucky to have this right here in NZ. Go and visit!
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Pdkvu
Apr 30, 2024
One of the best in New Zealand - By far the most beautiful and impressive art museum in New Zealand. This combination of architecture, nature, modern art and Māori culture is unique. The tours are impressive and very personal. Anyone who comes to New Zealand must have been here.
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Tourist64785976852
Mar 5, 2024
Very interesting and unusual gallery, introducing fascinating architect and artist with super-helpful staff. - Spectacular and intriguing building based on the principles of Hundertwasser (for example no straight lines!). Great pictures of his from different times, with excellent explanations and very helpful and friendly staff. Interesting contemporary Maori art. Fabulous food at Aqua cafe in the building.
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Bruce_m94
Aug 5, 2024
Nice space - Well laid out space. Demonstrating Hundertwasser's challenge to us all to look for better living and choice of space. Really enjoyable anf made you think.
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Andyaquila
Mar 27, 2024
An interesting artist to learn about - If you're into modern art, this is a must-see exhibition. We'd not heard of this chap, but his work is on a par with some of the better known European artists of a similar vintage. The place itself is quite remarkable and the main exhibition inside is interesting. The views from the top of the tower are very nice too as an added bonus.
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Craigh0901
Mar 1, 2024
A Little Underwhelming - This is quite a beautiful building. Plenty of parking in and around and you can walk along the waterfront afterward. The inside was not exactly what I was expecting. There are a few areas and each one was a little on the light side for value. I'm not sure that i'd go back but it was an interesting design and got some good photos.
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