Objectspace

Objectspace is a design museum in Ponsonby, Auckland, that displays contemporary art, design objects, and applied arts across multiple gallery spaces. The building offers various exhibition areas where ongoing shows feature work by local and international artists and designers.

The museum was founded in 2004 as a small gallery and grew over the years as interest in design and craft increased. In 2017 it moved to a larger location to provide more exhibition space and better facilities for its expanding program.

The museum showcases the work of New Zealand craftspeople and presents masters across disciplines like industrial design, graphic arts, and traditional crafts. Visitors can discover local creativity in its many forms and understand what drives contemporary makers in this region.

The gallery opens on weekdays Tuesday through Friday and on weekends, though times may vary seasonally depending on exhibitions. Admission is free, making it a good option to stop by between other activities in Ponsonby without planning around an entrance fee.

The museum maintains a collection focused on Maori and Indigenous architecture that often features in its exhibitions. This collection shows how contemporary designers and artists engage with the country's architectural and cultural traditions.