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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.
99 of the world's most prestigious wildlife photographs on show now
Marvel at this exhibition that combines three artforms; painting, carved taonga puoro and stunning music.
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 opens in the temporary gallery in September 2020. It showcases the talented artists in our region.
Redecorating Taranaki explores the values that are important to us through awards created by New Plymouth jewellers Jennifer Laracy and Sam Kelly.
Roll up, roll up! The circus is coming to town. Experience the excitement and intrigue of old-fashioned circus tricks.
This exhibition explores the landscape, history and plants of Pukeiti, and the conservation efforts of a garden as a living museum.
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.
Come and see All Blacks jerseys belonging to Handley and Ross Brown, and Beauden Barrett in the Puke Ariki Foyer.
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: Celebrating Taranaki Artists is an ongoing series that showcases artists living in the region. The space is updated every four months with new pieces.
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 is a breakaway segment of the Whare Kahurangi exhibition. Enjoy images of New Plymouth from different points of view from 1939, 1999 and 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...
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