Inside a museum, a beautifully carved Māori pātaka stands surrounded by interpretation signs.

Discover Nuku Tewhatewha at The Dowse

Explore the Nuku Tewhatewha exhibition at The Dowse and discover more about one of Te Awa Kairangi’s greatest treasures.

Built in 1856, Nuku Tewhatewha is the only known intact pātaka of seven or eight known as Ngā Pou o te Kīngitanga (The Pillars of the Kingdom) that were carved across the North Island as symbols of support for the Kīngitanga (Māori King) Movement.

The Dowse is open Tuesday- Sunday, 10am-5pm.

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Location
The Dowse Art Museum 45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt

Regions

Lower Hutt

Tags

Museum
Gallery
Accessible
Family Activities
Self-Guided

Event times

10am-5pm Sat 26 Oct


Free

10am-5pm Sun 27 Oct


Free

10am-5pm Tue 29 Oct


Free

10am-5pm Wed 30 Oct


Free

10am-5pm Thu 31 Oct


Free

10am-5pm Fri 1 Nov


Free

10am-5pm Sat 2 Nov


Free

10am-5pm Sun 3 Nov


Free

10am-5pm Mon 4 Nov


Free

10am-5pm Tue 5 Nov


Free

10am-5pm Wed 6 Nov


Free

10am-5pm Thu 7 Nov


Free

10am-5pm Fri 8 Nov


Free

10am-5pm Sat 9 Nov


Free

10am-5pm Sun 10 Nov


Free

10am-5pm Tue 12 Nov


Free

10am-5pm Wed 13 Nov


Free

10am-5pm Thu 14 Nov


Free

10am-5pm Fri 15 Nov


Free

10am-5pm Sat 16 Nov


Free

10am-5pm Sun 17 Nov


Free

The Dowse Art Museum

A leading contemporary art gallery in Te Awakairangi with a changing programme of exhibitions and events.

Email: catherine.bennett@huttcity.govt.nz

Phone: 045706500

Website: https://www.facebook.com/thedowse