Whangārei Art Museum

15/10/2026

Are you looking for a creative fix this Labour Weekend?
As we approach the end of our exhibition A DRAWING FOR A GROUP SHOW, we are welcoming Kerry Francis from Unitec's School of Architecture to lead a drawing workshop on Sunday 25th October.
The workshop will explore the technique of frottage (graphite rubbings) lifted from the built environment surrounding Whangārei Art Museum, followed by studio session working the impressions into original drawing compositions.
All materials will be provided and the workshop will be delivered in a relaxed studio environment.
Suitable for all skill levels, and ages 16+.
$15 per person

Sunday 25th October, 2-4pm
Whangārei Art Museum
91 Dent St

Book your place here:

A Labour Weekend drawing workshop at Whangārei Art Museum with architect & lecturer Kerry Francis. Frottage, graphite, composition & creative practice.

21/09/2026

'Missing Masterpieces': School Holiday Drawing Activity

Join us for 'Missing Masterpieces', a drop-in creative activity running during the school holidays.

This hands-on activity invites participants to become artists, detectives, and restorers all at once. Using reproduced artworks with missing sections, you'll create your own imaginative solutions by drawing, colouring, or collaging directly into the blank spaces.

Suitable for children, families, and adults. All materials provided. No prior art experience is required.

Activity Dates
📍Tue 29 Sept | 1pm-3pm
📍Thu 1 Oct | 10am-12pm
📍Tue 6 Oct | 1pm-3pm
📍Thu 8 Oct | 10am-12pm

Cost: Gold coin donation / koha appreciated
Ages: 5+ years
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

13/08/2026

This weekend is your last chance to visit Whangārei Art Museum's famous Bricks & Sticks activity before it goes into hibernation.

Build, stack, balance, knock down and start again with our much-loved oversized building blocks.

Open 10am–4pm
Free entry
Koha appreciated

Bring the whānau along for one last build - and demolition!

13/08/2026

Do you want to learn to draw?!

Alongside our current exhibition, A DRAWING FOR A GROUP SHOW, we’re launching Drawing Evenings: a new series of Wednesday night drawing workshops at Whangārei Art Museum.

Led by artist and educator John Pusateri, the series explores traditional and contemporary approaches to drawing in a relaxed, social setting. From observational still life to experimental and deconstructed drawing games, each week offers a different way to draw, look and think.

No previous drawing experience is needed. Come to a single session, or join us for five or ten evenings and explore the programme in more depth.

Wednesdays, 5.30–7.30pm
26 August – 28 October 2026
Whangārei Art Museum
91 Dent St

Book individual workshops or save with a bundle of 5 or 10 sessions. All skill levels are welcome, materials are provided and refreshments are included.

Book your place:

Develop your drawing practice through engaging evening classes with artist John Pusateri. Flexible booking options, materials provided, all levels welcome.

05/07/2026

Mark Schroder ⬤ Vacant Possession
On now until October 11, 2026

05/07/2026

Looking for something to keep the kids busy?

Build, create and make a cardboard mess at Whangārei Art Museum

Free Entry. All Welcome. Koha appreciated.

04/07/2026

A DRAWING FOR A GROUP SHOW
On now until October 11

28/06/2026

A DRAWING FOR A GROUP SHOW

OPENS SATURDAY 4 JULY

5—7PM

Whangārei Art Museum
91 Dent Street
Whangārei
Aotearoa

15/06/2026

This is the final week to view Sonya Lacey’s Eveningness.
On now until Sunday 21 June.

03/05/2026

Give your mother a proper gift this Mother’s Day.

Until 10 May, tell us your purchase at Whangārei Art Museum is for your mother and receive 20% off.

No tricking!