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The Colony, 2000–2002 (detail). Collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

21 Nov 2017

Kim Hill talks to Gavin Hipkins

On Saturday Morning Kim Hill talked to Gavin Hipkins about his upcoming show with us – The Domain. Listen in to hear Kim and Gavin discuss the works ...

The Colony, 2000–2002 (detail). Courtesy of Te Papa

13 Nov 2017

Unmissable moments – Gavin Hipkins: The Domain

This summer visitors are invited into the world of one of New Zealand’s most intelligent and restlessly curious photographers.

10 Nov 2017

Introducing The Dowse Pattern Project

The Pattern Project is a new partnership between emerging and local designers, and MINE: The Dowse Shop.

3 Nov 2017

Join us on Museum Store Sunday

On November 25, The Dowse Art Museum is joining over 300 museums from five countries in participating in Museum Store Sunday.

INSTALLATION VIEW FEATURING COMB (BLACK) 2009. PHOTO: JOHN LAKE.

18 Oct 2017

Acquisition funds dedicated to Women and Māori artists

This year, The Dowse Art Museum has acquired works by Ngahuia Harrison (Ngātiwai, Ngāpuhi), Neke Moa (Ngati Kahungunu, Kai Tahu, Ngati Porou, Tuwharetoa) and Lonnie Hutchinson (Ngāi Tahu ...

16 Oct 2017

Have a cracker Christmas party at ours

With fascinating personalised tours, a delicious special menu from the new eatery—Bellbird—and private rooms, you can organise a classy, fun and private work Christmas party with just one ...

11 Oct 2017

Do you remember the Horti Hall?

Before Eve Armstrong gathers memories of the Horti Hall as part of Collective Pursuits—Horticultural Hall Activity, we asked her a few questions to get to know her and ...

11 Oct 2017

Lower Hutt visits London

Earlier this month our director Courtney Johnston attended London Design Week as part of a British Council programme. In her action-packed trip she packed in visits to a ...

Robyn Hunt, AccEase, discussing Accessibility

5 Oct 2017

Reflections on The Dowse Visitor Experience Hui

On Friday 29 September, The Dowse hosted a hui geared towards front of house and customer service staff in museums and galleries.

Yuka Oyama, Cleaning Samurai (in performance). 2014. Photo: Diego Castellano

4 Oct 2017

Yuka Oyama Needs You!

Ever had more than one home? Lived out of your backpack or suitcase? Started a new home abroad? If you were born in another country, but live in ...

Sorawit Songsataya, Revenge Is Not A Straight Line, 2017. Install Image. Courtesy of The Dowse Art Museum

25 Sep 2017

Another Friend of The Dowse in Residence at McCahon House

Artist Sorawit Songsataya has been selected for a residency at McCahon House!

Emma Fitts: From Pressure to Vibration—The Event of a Thread, INSTALLATION VIEW BY JOHN LAKE

19 Sep 2017

Congrats Emma Fitts!

We here at the Dowse would like to congratulate Emma Fitts for her selection as one of the 2018 artists in residence at McCahon House. This is one ...