General Information

City Gallery Wellington is temporarily closed for an exciting $4 million building development designed by architect Stuart Gardyne. The project will involve a new two storey addition as well as seismic strengthening of the existing building. The enlarged, new-look City Gallery Wellington will re-open in Spring, 2009.

City Gallery Wellington is a dynamic cultural presence in the capital city of Aotearoa New Zealand. Established in 1980, City Gallery Wellington was the first significant non-collecting exhibition based public gallery in New Zealand. Since moving to its current location in Civic Square in 1993, City Gallery Wellington has achieved a reputation for innovation and style, inspiring and challenging its audiences with a world-class programme of exhibitions and arts-related projects.

City Gallery Wellington creates a focus for contemporary visual arts, architecture and design in Wellington through local, national and international exhibitions as well as international exchanges and joint ventures with other art museums.

During the closure period, City Gallery Wellington staff will all be based at: Anvil House, Level 2, 138 Wakefield St.

Phone 64 4 801 3021 for general information
Email citygallery@wmt.org.nz for general information

For more information on what to see and do in Wellington, visit the official tourism website, www.WellingtonNZ.com

City Gallery Wellington is managed by the Wellington Museums Trust with major funding support from Wellington City Council.

City Gallery Wellington is a member of the Sustainable Business Network.