Ngā whakaaturanga
Current Exhibitions
Unravelling the Saree:
Beyond the Fold
TEMPORARY EXHIBITION
Unravelling the Saree: Beyond the Fold is a vibrant exhibition exploring the history, artistry and meaning of one of South Asia's most iconic garments. Featuring sarees from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Pakistan alongside photographs and personal stories, it reveals the saree as a living tradition carrying identity, memory and belonging across generations.
Showcasing regional craftsmanship through weave, colour and pattern, the exhibition highlights both historical and contemporary expression.
Developed in collaboration with Cultural Conversations and Nelson Arts Festival, visitors are invited to experience how the saree continues to evolve while strengthening intergenerational ties and enriching our cultural fabric.
Free for Nelson Tasman residents.
Our Vision
Rangatahi, Imagining the Future, Shaping Tomorrow
TEMPORARY EXHIBITION
Our Vision: Rangatahi, Imagining the Future, Shaping Tomorrow invites the community to see the future through the eyes of young people.
Featuring work by youth from across the region, the exhibition provides a forum for rangatahi to share their hopes, fears, ideas and visions for the world they want to help create.
Presented with the Nelson Youth Council, the exhibition celebrates rangatahi creativity and leadership, and the importance of young voices in shaping what comes next.
Regional Gallery
PERMANENT EXHIBITION
Explore the rich heritage and natural history of the Nelson Tasman region in our permanent gallery.
This exhibition leads visitors through an exploration of Te Tauihu, the top of the South Island. This treasure-filled gallery focuses on the region's fascinating history and identity, offering an opportunity for hours of discovery.
Free for Nelson Tasman residents.