Upcoming Exhibitions
4 Apr - 12 July 2026
Entry by donation
Whoosh, gust, swirl, float and more! Explore aerodynamics through playful experiments, games, and hands-on interactive experiences.
Proudly toured by Museums Victoria
Proudly supported by The Rimutaka Trust and Controlled Building Services
Land Of My Ancestors: Darcy Nicholas
25 Jul – 17 Oct 2026
A deeply personal retrospective honouring whakapapa and legacy, bringing together six decades of drawings, paintings, jewellery and carving in one landmark exhibition.
Image: My Ancestor is Me, Darcy Nicholas, Acrylic on board, 2013.
8 Aug – 18 Oct 2026
Oho Mai brings together four contemporary Māori artists Garry Nicholas, Joanne Kahui, Louis Mikaere, and Stephen Thorpe showcasing new work grounded in kaupapa Māori.
Image: Raranga kete, Joanne Kahui, harakeke, 2026.
17 Aug – 22 Nov 2026
Ōrongomai Tū Tonu celebrates 50 years of Ōrongomai Marae, honouring its history, people, and enduring role as a living place of identity, community, and belonging.
Image: Ōrongomai Marae 1988; whare whakairo detail; koruru and ridge beam (tāhuhu), photography by Eric Wood, 1988, courtesy of Upper Hutt City Library.