Exhibitions » Current Exhibitions
Whirinaki Whare Taonga has a constantly changing programme of exhibitions featuring art, history, science, and more. Our exhibitions are always free or by donation entry.
Nugent Welch: Sketches from the Trenches
Saturday 4 April 2026 - Sunday 12 July 2026
Explore the work of Nugent Welch, one of New Zealand's first 'war artists.'
Darcy Solia: Le Faifa 'Ato 'Anga Tumau
Saturday 7 February 2026 - Sunday 19 April 2026
Upper Hutt Artist Darcy Solia explores the limitless potential of art, focusing on what it can become rather than what is expected.
Let's Play
Wednesday 24 December 2025 - Sunday 9 August 2026
Welcome to the colourful and creative world of board games at Whirinaki.
Bodgies to Bogans
Friday 7 March 2025 - Saturday 17 October 2026
'Bodgies to Bogans' tells the story of the juvenille delinquency and teenager rebellion of the 1950s to the Bogans of the 1980s.
The Mitre 10 Mega Gallery is sponsored by Mitre 10 Mega, Upper Hutt.
The Mangaroa Farms Gallery is sponsored by Mangaroa Farms.
The Gillies Gallery is sponsored by Malcolm and Carol Gillies and Family.
The Heretaunga Rotary Gallery is sponsored by Heretaunga Rotary.