Our story

Pātaka Art + Museum is the cultural heart of Porirua City, only 15 minutes from Wellington.  We showcase the best in contemporary Māori and Pacific arts, as well as contemporary New Zealand, Asian and international arts and culture. 

We proudly support our community with Bottle Creek Gallery dedicated to local artists. 

Our Pātaka staff

GALLERIES OPEN 10AM–5PM, 7 DAYS A WEEK

CLOSED: From 1pm Christmas Eve until Friday 3rd January when normal hours resume.