Whanganui

Whanganui: the Arts Capital of New Zealand

From the internationally recognised Sarjeant Gallery to a diverse community of over 400 contemporary artists, Whanganui has so much to offer the discerning arts lover. The city boasts a wide range of galleries, many within easy walking distance in the CBD, and an eclectic wealth of public art to delight the senses. Dive in, explore, enjoy.


Plan your visit to Whanganui:

See, Do, Experience

Explore the Whanganui River, immerse yourself in museums and art galleries, take a leisurely cycle or walk in our natural parks and reserves.

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Eat & Drink

Whanganui is a great destination for drinking and dining, from quirky cafes to fine-dining restaurants and creative cocktail bars.

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Accommodation

Feel at home when you visit us. Whanganui has accommodation options to suit your budget and your style.

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What's On

Our events celebrate what makes Whanganui unique, from our rich heritage to our vibrant arts scene to our great sporting achievements.

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Connect:
Events
Galleries
Public Art
Exhibition
Kanapa ki Runga – Kanapa ki Raro
June 14 - September 21, 2025
Exhibition
Joanna Margaret Paul: Imagined in the Context of a Room
July 12 - November 9, 2025
Exhibition
Beyond the Surface - Student Showcase from St George's School
August 26 - September 13, 2025
Exhibition
Through our Eyes - Student Showcase from Whanganui Collegiate
August 26 - September 13, 2025
Exhibition
The Linear Nature of Time is a Myth - Marcus...
August 26 - September 13, 2025
FAKES & FORGERIES 2025
Exhibition, Festival, Live Art, Live Music, Other, Sale, Speaker, Workshop
Fakes & Forgeries ART Competition and Exhibition!
October 25 - November 30, 2025
Exhibition, Speaker
UTOPIA GALLERY - FLOORTALK SUNDAY 7th SEPT 11am
September 7 - September 7, 2025
Exhibition, Speaker, Workshop
WORKSHOP – DAVID LUPTON 2.30pm Saturday 25 OCT 2025 – Photo Walk on the...
October 25 - October 25, 2025
Speaker
Public Talk: Meet with Dr Hinemoa Elder
September 7 - September 7, 2025
Exhibition
Black Mark III - Chris Lambert
September 16 - October 4, 2025
Exhibition
Cyclone Gabrielle - Anthony Davies
September 16 - October 4, 2025
Other
Kapa Haka o Te Reanga Morehu o Rātana
September 6 -
Exhibition
in a time between; a journey of thanks - Paul...
September 16 - October 4, 2025
Workshop
Whakaritia O Mātauranga Māori – Interactive Demonstration
September 13 - September 13, 2025
Workshop
Whakaritia O Mātauranga Māori – Interactive Demonstration
September 14 - September 14, 2025
Workshop
Workshop: Kapua Moemoea—Dream clouds
September 17 - September 17, 2025
Te Ao Marama by Jacob Chrisohoou, 2019
Peaceable Kingdom by Brit Bunkley & Andrea Gardner, 2020
Stained Glass Window Panels by June Gillies, Olaf Wehr-Candler, Carmen Simmonds, Jim Dennison, Dean Flavell, 2003
Untitled by Mike Marsh, 2021
Museum Mosaic by Don Wilson and Basil Benseman
Delphinium by Fraser Hubert Moreton, 2003
Kereru by Paul Dibble, 2010
Untitled by Claire Foxton, 2019
Arapaki Panels by Ngā Puna Waihanga Whanganui
Untitled by Hayley Welsh, 2019
Untitled by Gina Kiel, 2019
The Homestead Entrance by Lisa Walsh, 2015
Te Ao Hurihuri by Te Rangimarie Mareikura, 2007
Castlecliff Basketball Court (mural)
Peel back the layers of oneself by Cinzah, 2019
Handspan by Ross Mitchell-Anyon, 2002
Untitled by Dan Mills, 2021
Untitled by Elliott Frances Stewart, 2019
Peter Pan by Cecil Thomas, 1967
Untitled by Milarky, 2021
River Dolphins by Mark Southcombe, 2010
Castlecliff Library Mural
Hear My Train a Comin' by Brit Bunkley, 2011
Hangar's Home by SwiftMantis, 2021
The Whanganui Story by Greg Hall and Julie Greig, 2006-present
Cone Piece by Matt Pine, 1986
Mural by Dan Mills, 2018
Kotahintanga by Jason Paranihi and Edwin Barham, 2014
Drews Ave - Streets for People
Round and Around by Steuart Welch, 2009
Protection in Adversity by Joan Morrell, 2003
Whio by Flox, 2021
Higginbottom Fountain by Arthur Vogan, 1971
Untitled by Cracked Ink, 2019
Ngā Ika o te Wharepukapuka o Whanganui, Piharau
Matua te Mana/Supreme Authority by Te Rangimarie Mareikura, 2009
Waka Maumahara mo Pura McGregor by Cecelia Kumeroa, 2020
Moorings by Peter Nicholls, 2013
Pare and Tukutuku Panels by Neil Ranginui, 2006
Kārearea by Charles & Janine Williams, 2021
The Caring Column by Joan Morrell, 1985
Bearing by David McCracken, 2011
Kai Iwi Driftwood Seal
Cliffy Mokonui - The Castlecliff Triceratops
Villa Rustica by Gail Mason and Paul Johnson, 2015
Tram Bus Stop by Dan Mills, 2018
Untitled by Mica Still, 2021
Leapfrog by Frank Foster
Ruapehu by Te Rangimarie Mareikura, 2006
Transient Being by Hamish Horsley, 1997 and 2021
Encounter by Judd Bailey and Mark Southcombe, 2010
Balancing Act by Daniel Clifford, 2010
Peter Snell by Chris Elliot, 2009
Edith Collier by Pat Perry, 2019
Untitled by Amok Island, 2019
From the Mountains to the Sea by Max Cody, Mikel Durel Browne and Kerry McDonnell, 2010
Castlecliff 3D Zebra Crossing
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