1 / 3The Arts House Trust at Pah Homestead
📍 Hillsborough, Auckland
The Arts House Trust at Pah Homestead is a free public art gallery in Hillsborough, Auckland, set within a grand historic homestead surrounded by landscaped grounds. Indoor and outdoor galleries host rotating exhibitions. A café operates downstairs.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Reviewers describe Pah Homestead as a must-visit Auckland destination, recommending it for brunch or lunch combined with a gallery walk. Families with young children are welcomed, and the outdoor sculptures and garden spaces give children room to explore while adults browse the indoor exhibitions.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Sayem al Fayed
a month ago
“Not very large art gallery but some interesting displays. Very nice paintings and some sculptures in the garden but also some very awkward modern displays that did not feel that special at all. There’s a cafe you can enjoy but as we arrived late afternoon we did not get to try it out.”
kieron mogg
a month ago
“Food 11 out of 10,service v quick”
Sylvia Wilson
7 months ago
“It's a nice place to visit. Unfortunately it was raining so we didn't walk in the grounds, but inside the house was very nice. Looking at the art works. Plenty of extremely clean toilets. We had lunch in the cafe 😋. A good menu selection. The food was delicious. Unfortunately both our meals arrived tepid. The staff were super friendly. And enjoyable lunch. Also check out the selection of cakes. Yum.”
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Based on Google review tagsCafe
128 reviews
Sculptures
36 reviews
Gardens
36 reviews
Grounds
20 reviews
Exhibitions
13 reviews
Overview
Pah Homestead in Hillsborough is a grand historic house set in landscaped grounds that now operates as a free public art gallery managed by the James Wallace Arts Trust. The homestead and its grounds host both indoor gallery spaces - with rotating exhibitions across multiple rooms - and outdoor sculpture installations in the gardens. A café operates on the ground floor, making it a natural stop for lunch or a coffee alongside a gallery visit.
