What to do and see in Hamilton & Waikato Region, North Island: The Best Art Galleries

Deciduus & Santie is a boutique gallery in Tirau, South Waikato showcasing the work of artist Santie Cronje and a curated collection of fine art, ceramics, photography and indoor plants. We proudly support handmade and NZmade. Visit us in the old red cottage midway up the hill.

Raglan Photo Gallery is open to the public, sharing a broad range of photography taken on the wild west coast of NZ, Raglan. Also showcasing other local artists such as Skateboards, home soft furnishings & jewellery.

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.

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.

Art on Main Gallery exhibits original art work by artists from the central North Island, New Zealand. It is a cooperative run by the artists themselves whom you can often see working at their art or craft when they are manning the gallery

The Wallace Gallery Morrinsville is a space borne of passion and community vision. A contemporary gallery; with four unique spaces that showcase New Zealand art and artists, alongside artworks from the most comprehensive collection of contemporary New Zealand art, the James Wallace Arts Trust. The Wallace Gallery is an ideal venue for events, to be inspired and for educating young and old.

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.

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.

Kodak and black is a diverse retail store based in the main shopping street of Matamata. We offer local photo services with printing, canvas, portraits, photo restoration, and just about any other photo product you desire. You will find we have a great picture framing area and most are made on-site with the biggest variety in town. The other side of our business includes unique gifts, a selection of locally created art, and other kiwi artist art in our art studio. The latest addition to our offering is reclaimed clothing sold on behalf of our customers very popular with out of town people as well. We look forward to your visit sometime soon, we love what we do and have great delight helping you create perfect bits and pieces for your home.