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Things to do in Hamilton, North Island: The Best Art Galleries
Discover the best top things to do in Hamilton, New Zealand including Inspirit Studio & Gallery, The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum, ArtsPost Galleries & Shop, Skinroom, Weasel Gallery.
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1. Inspirit Studio & Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By happytraveller010 - Waiheke Island, New Zealand
We had a lovely time at the gallery. My mum has visited previously and insisted I go back with her. Jenny was really friendly and welcoming. The gallery was a feast for the eyes and we spent well over an hour looking at everything. I could have happily bought many of the pieces. Would certainly recommend visiting if you're interested in any form of art and New Zealand culture.
2. The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 39 reviews
Open every day from 10am - 5pm. The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum is a unique art-in-nature experience with more than 100 sculptures along the 2km long nature trail. The park is set in a former quarry that has been transformed into a 17.5 hectare arboretum with more than 20,000 trees. We provide families with a range of ideas to make the most of their visit. This art-in-nature experience aims to inspire imaginations, nourish inquisitive minds, and provide for creative learning in an accessible wilderness environment.
Reviewed By Suffolk69 - Sudbury, United Kingdom
We visited on our second visit to Hamilton as it fell on a Sunday. The park and arboretum is open on Sundays and bank holidays and features 100 pieces of very varying sculpture in terms of size and materials and placed among the beautifully set out arboreal pathways (more than 20,000 trees and shrubs) and around small ponds and lakes in a disused quarry. This is a family owned collection and is in my view an act of generosity on their part to the public and a real privilege to visit. There is a wealth of bird life to be seen and heard throughout the walk and the views of the surrounding countryside are lovely. In case you hadn't realised I absolutely loved it.
3. ArtsPost Galleries & Shop
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 72 reviews
Hamilton's historic Post Office building is home to ArtsPost Galleries & Shop, part of the Waikato Museum complex. Three galleries feature new exhibitions from New Zealand artists which change every 5-6 weeks. Wander the galleries or treat yourself to some retail therapy in ArtsPost's shop. ArtsPost exclusively features New Zealand art and design. Open daily 10am-5pm.
Reviewed By 132annette - Hamilton, New Zealand
There is a new exhibition every month in the art gallery, many are interesting and all the art is for sale. The shop has a very diverse collection of mainly Waikato and all New Zealand made art.
4. Skinroom
Skinroom is an independent artist-run space in Frankton, Hamilton, founded in 2015 by Eliza Webster & Geoff Clarke. Skinroom was founded as a space for emerging and established contemporary artists to show their artwork in a public setting, while maintaining the freedom to experiment and expand their practice without limits.
5. Weasel Gallery
Founded in February 2018, Weasel Gallery is Hamilton's only contemporary dealer gallery. Weasel Gallery offers twelve exhibitions per year featuring New Zealand and Australian artists who are from emerging through to established in their careers. Weasel Gallery exhibits diverse, engaging and dynamic art in the form of painting, photography and sculpture.
