Arts and Culture
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre
The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery is New Zealand’s first and only museum of contemporary art. The latest addition to the Govett-Brewster – the Len Lye Centre – is New Zealand’s first institution dedicated to a single artist, the pioneering filmmaker and kinetic sculptor, Len Lye. With its curved exterior walls of mirror-like stainless steel, the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre is the country’s first example of destination architecture linked to contemporary art. Experience innovative and provocative work by New Zealand and international artists, an ever-changing exhibition programme, giant kinetic works, a regular event and education programme, daily tours and a late-night on Thursdays.
Puke Ariki
Puke Ariki is a multi-award winning museum, library and information centre that combines
learning, knowledge,
resources and heritage objects for a visitor experience that is like no other.
Puke Ariki is a place of wonder, of excitement, of discovery and adventure where four permanent
exhibitions
explore Taranaki’s past, present and future – telling the stories of the people and the region
through displays,
technology, multi-media and the people themselves.