Dominion Museum building
Dominion Museum building, Heritage museum building on Mount Cook, Wellington, New Zealand
The three-story Dominion Museum building features a central portico supported by square fluted pillars and walls faced with Putaruru stone.
The structure, completed in 1936, replaced the Colonial Museum and served as New Zealand's national museum until Te Papa opened in 1998.
The building housed both the Dominion Museum and National Art Gallery, displaying significant collections of Maori artifacts and New Zealand art.
Located on Buckle Street, the building now functions as part of Massey University's Wellington Campus, housing the College of Creative Arts.
During World War Two, the museum closed to the public and authorities repurposed the entire building for defense operations.
Location: Wellington City
Inception: 1936
Architects: Gummer and Ford
Address: 7 Buckle Street, Mt Cook, Wellington
GPS coordinates: -41.29950,174.77700
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:31
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