ADVENTURE with us
Whirinaki Whare Taonga
TYPE OF ACTIVITY:
Arts, Culture and Events centre
LOCATION:
836 Fergusson Drive
five fabulous galleries filled with ever changing exhibitions
Whirinaki Whare Taonga, a vibrant arts centre for art, culture, history and entertainment.
Whirinaki is Upper Hutt’s creative hub, buzzing all year round with events, workshops, artist talks, community activities and education classes.
something to watch
Upstairs in the theatre the spotlight is on live theatre, comedy, film, dance and music. Ranging from circus acts to classical music, multicultural concerts to ballet showcases and international film.
Classical Expressions is a signature programme featuring top Chamber music performances throughout the year, there is also a free once-a-month lunch time concert by students from the NZ School of Music and on the first Sunday of the month ‘Sunday Strum’ welcomes ukulele players to a free ‘strum along’ in the foyer.
Something to see
With 5 galleries, Whirinaki is home to an evolving array of international, national and local exhibitions.
Top tips for viewing art:
Be curious
Contemporary art is best viewed with an open mind
Take your time
Look and look again, wander around
Ask Questions
Don't worry if it's 'good' or 'bad' - see if anything 'speaks' to you or reminds you of anything in your life
Located inside Whirinaki Whare Taonga you’ll find Dough Bakery.
Freshly baked bread, delicious coffee and cabinet treats, Dough is filled with scrumptious goods for all to enjoy. With a total of five sites across the whole Wellington Region, we are lucky to have three based here in Upper Hutt. Grab a coffee and watch the hard labour of bread making at Dough HQ, visit the Doughnut Wagon for some extra treats, or linger in the café at Dough Bakery and enjoy the atmosphere.