Established in 1888, the Auckland Art Gallery, or Toi o Tamaki in Maori   was the first permanent art gallery in New Zealand. It is well known for its large body of national and international art exhibits. Right in the heart of central Auckland, bound by Albert Park, Auckland Art Gallery is only a two-minute walk from major bus stations. . Four floors house more than 15,000 works of art ranging from native Maori traditional paintings to 19th-century landscapes of old European masters to contemporary works of New Zealand’s artists and everything in between.

In recent years it has had a $100m makeover  so is in it's finest condition ever.               

For Kiwi's it is free, so you can visit as long and as often as you want. Just remember it closes daily at 5pm .