Picasso: Designed by Paul Smith
10 OCT 2026 - 1 FEB 2027
Picasso like you’ve never seen him before. Encounter the Blue and Rose periods, Cubism, portraits of family and friends, and more in the first solo exhibition of Picasso’s work in Aotearoa New Zealand in more than 30 years.
See over 80 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints and ceramics from one of the world’s most influential artists, Pablo Picasso. The exhibition brings together celebrated works from the Musée national Picasso–Paris in a special collaboration with legendary British fashion designer Sir Paul Smith.
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History, heritage and culture are brought to life at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Founded in 1888, it remains New Zealand’s largest visual arts experience. The building is striking with beautiful Kauri columns and a canopy that stand tall above you as you approach the building.
The renovation of the building in 2011 resulted in an award for the building as World Building of the Year at the World Architecture Festival.
The light-filled North Atrium continues to draw people to enjoy views out to Queen Street, and there are glimpses of Albert Park visible from some of the gallery floors. There's lots to explore at the gallery. The Learning Centre has great resources related to the exhibitions that come to the gallery.
There are regular tours of the building, as well as permanent collections and temporary exhibitions from major international galleries. There are regular family-friendly events and events associated with regular exhibitions.
The Auckland Art Gallery also has a hidden gem - a theatre that often shows arthouse films.
Gallery Shop
Open daily from 10AM to 5PM.
Brimming with locally made, innovatively designed and exclusive items, Auckland Art Gallery’s shop is the perfect place to seek out a gift for that hard-to-please friend or to find something to brighten your own home. Every purchase you make goes towards supporting the Gallery’s work to connect art and ideas with people.
Open daily from 10AM to 4PM (except Christmas Day)
Overlooking Albert Park and Kitchener Street is the Auckland Art Gallery's spacious and sunny café. Offering a delicious array of food and specialty coffee, it's the place to enjoy delicious treats and recharge ahead of more art adventures around the Gallery.
Please note, only hot drinks and cabinet food are served on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Last updated:
07 October 2026
