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 & culture. 

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

Our Pātaka staff

Pātaka website concept/design by Strategy, built by Porirua City Council

Opening hours and helpful information

MONDAY SATURDAY

Atrium/spine open from: 9am – 5.30pm 

Galleries open from: 10am – 5pm

SUNDAY

Atrium/spine open from: 9am – 4.30pm 

Galleries open from: 11am – 4.30pm

CLOSED

Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
(Other public holidays may affect opening times.)