Dowse Art Museum, Contemporary art museum in Lower Hutt City, New Zealand.
The Dowse Art Museum presents more than twenty exhibitions annually across eleven gallery spaces, featuring works from national and international artists.
Established in 1971, the museum honors Percy Dowse, who served as mayor from 1950 to 1970, and his wife Mary, an early advocate for arts spaces.
The museum collection includes works from Ralph Hotere, Colin McCahon, and Gordon Walters, representing major developments in New Zealand art.
The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, offering free admission, guided tours, and complete wheelchair accessibility.
Nuku Tewhatewha, a carved storehouse from 1856, stands as the sole remaining structure of its type, representing Māori architectural heritage.
Location: Lower Hutt City
Accessibility: Rollstuhlgerecht
GPS coordinates: -41.21182,174.90444
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:23
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