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Bin Enquiry FormThe Dowse is a free public gallery for visitors to enjoy an exciting exhibition programme that showcases the best in contemporary art and design.
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The Dowse has a collection of more than 3000 artworks, with a strong focus on the decorative arts.
T: 04 570 6500
E: dowse@huttcity.govt.nz
W: dowse.org.nz
F: facebook.com/thedowse
T: twitter.com/thedowse
45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt
Located on the shores of Wellington harbour, the Petone Settlers Museum Te Whare Whakaaro occupies one of New Zealand’s most significant memorial buildings, the Wellington Provincial Centennial Memorial. It was officially opened on 22 January 1940 and, also serving as a bathing pavilion, it became the heart of Petone’s thriving beach scene.
The building hosts our museum where we collect, care for and share our social history. You can learn about Honiana Te Puni-kokopu and Te Wharepouri - significant ariki (leaders) from the 1800s. Experience the stories of the early European settlers, and learn about some of our local people and communities.
You can also explore the impacts of industrialisation, and the increasing pace of cultural change with stories about local factories, Bodgies and Widgies and local entrepreneurs.
T: 04 568 8373
E: settlers@huttcity.govt.nz
W: petonesettlers.org.nz
F: facebook.com/PetoneSettlersMuseum
The Esplanade, Petone
Picture life in years gone by – in the classroom and beyond. Situated within two classrooms in the grounds of Wainuiomata School. One room is set up as a period classroom and the other holds historic articles on life in the Wainuiomata Valley.
The museum is run by the local Historical Society. Entry by gold coin donation.
W: nzmuseums.co.nz/account/3089
Sundays, 2pm-4pm and by arrangement
Wainuiomata Primary School, Main Road, Wainuiomata