Dunedin Public Art Gallery

Dunedin


Gaze upon local and international art – including a small collection of Impressionists – at this expansive and airy gallery. Only a fraction of the collection is displayed at any given time, with most of the space given over to often-edgy temporary exhibitions with a focus on interactive art.

A new playspace (open 10am to 4.30pm) encourages kids to get crafty and hands-on.


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