1 / 2Whirinaki Whare Taonga
📍 Upper Hutt Central, Wellington
Whirinaki Whare Taonga in Upper Hutt Central is a community arts centre with a gallery, café, i-SITE visitor information counter, sports centre, and concert hall. Entry to the gallery is by donation.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Reviewers highlight the diversity of touring exhibitions - 'from Dinosaurs to Batman, there's an exhibition for all tastes' - and the accessible, welcoming atmosphere. Staff are described as 'very friendly' with plenty of information. The donation-entry model means families can visit without a fixed spend.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
mark prince
9 months ago
“I try to go every time they have something for the public to see. The staff are friendly, the facilities are well presented. The last visit we took our granddaughter to see the dinosaurs exhibit. So cool. We can't wait to see what's up next. Keep up the good work.”
Honest feedback only
a month ago
“First time i went into the theatre, and it felt cosy. The seats were comfy and the place was clean. It's not very big, and this gives the experience a more intimate feel. There is a museum and a cafe - i will try them both next time.”
Dan Broughton
3 months ago
“Excellent museum/art installation. It appears to cycle through different exhibitions regularly. Very cool and accessible from both Wellington and Wairarapa”
📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews
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Exhibitions
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Friendly staff
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Dinosaur exhibition
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Overview
Whirinaki Whare Taonga in central Upper Hutt combines a public gallery, a café, an i-SITE tourist information counter, a sports centre, and a concert hall under one roof. The gallery runs rotating exhibitions - past shows have included travelling dinosaur and Batman collections, alongside curated art and local history displays. Entry is by donation. The staff provide orientation on arrival and distribute exhibition brochures.
