Sat, 12/11/2016 - 12:00am to Sun, 22/01/2017 - 12:00am
Toured by the McNamara Gallery, this collection of Laurence Aberhart photographs sits alongside items from the Museum’s collection to create a conversation about the history, evolution, science, and future of wood in Aotearoa.
Sat, 26/11/2016 - 12:00am to Sun, 22/01/2017 - 12:00am
Local artist Rita Hague presents a new series of works, founded in her childhood memories and the personal histories of her family, presenting a snapshot of the everyday lives of the women of her childhood.
Sat, 26/11/2016 - 12:00am to Sun, 22/01/2017 - 12:00am
Walsh intertwines a wide range of sources to create sublime landscapes with dense narratives. His paintings show a respect for an ancient time when humans were connected to the natural world, but they transcend their sources and invite the viewer on a journey into the universal.
Wed, 05/10/2016 - 12:00am to Fri, 16/12/2016 - 12:00am
The 2017 Molly Morpeth Canaday Award for Painting and Drawing is officially open for entries, offering $20,000 worth of prizes, including a $10,000 major award sponsored by the Molly Morpeth Canaday Fund.
Sat, 24/09/2016 - 12:00am to Sun, 20/11/2016 - 12:00am
In this revealing exhibition, discover the paintings of Wellington-born artist Molly Morpeth Canaday (1903-1971), whose name has become synonymous with art awards in Whakatāne.
Current and upcoming exhibitions at 'Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi' galleries and 'Te Whare Taonga o Taketake - Whakatāne Museum Collections and Research'.
The Whakatāne Museum houses over 600,000 items in its collections and offers a wide range of resources and services for researchers, students and the public.
Whakatāne Museum and Arts runs an exciting Kaiārahi / Visitor Host programme in the galleries at Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi — Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre.
The Whakatāne Museum is located in the Eastern Bay of Plenty and serves the Whakatāne District and the Mataatua rohē. The museum operates over two premises.
