The New Zealand Portrait Gallery gives us perspectives on ourselves and our place in the world. It is home to a growing collection of portraits. Our exhibitions include painting, sculpture, caricature, photography and new media. These portraits of members of our society spur us into thinking about what it means to be New Zealanders – perhaps even to wonder if there is a character that is particularly our own.
The New Zealand Portrait Gallery’s permanent home and exhibition space is in Shed 11, a heritage building on Wellington’s waterfront.
We are free and open daily 10.30 - 4.30, closed Christmas Day, Good Friday and periodically for installations.
The Gallery is fully wheelchair and pushchair accessible and we welcome assistance animals.
The New Zealand Portrait Gallery, Shed 11
The biennial Adam Portraiture Award
Leitmotif: Abstract Portraits by Shannon Novak
Saturday Sittings, Portraiture sessions at the gallery
Capture: Photographs from the Collection
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