Art Tours
We offer regularly scheduled public tours that explore our current exhibitions in depth, as well as private tours and hands-on workshops tailored to your group’s interests and objectives.
Whether you’re planning a team-building experience, an educational visit, or a guided cultural outing, our expertly led art tours provide engaging insights and meaningful interaction with contemporary art.
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Second Friday of every month at 10am for approximately 30 minutes.
Join us for a free guided tour of our current exhibitions on the second Friday of every month. These tours offer an engaging introduction to our changing exhibition programme.
Meet at the gallery reception desk at 10am.
See upcoming tours and RSVP here.
Extend your visit with coffee and conversation at the Hill House Café. Bookings recommended.
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Last Friday of every month at 10am for approximately 40 minutes.
Art Babies offers free monthly tours designed especially for babies and their caregivers. Exhibition highlights are shared in a friendly, informal way - supporting early development, while creating space to connect with other art-loving families.
Meet at the gallery reception desk at 10am.
See upcoming tours and RSVP here.
Extend your visit with coffee and conversation at the Hill House Café. Bookings recommended.
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Available by appointment.
Work with our Engagement Coordinator to create a bespoke gallery tour and learn more about The Arts House Trust Collection and the exhibitions on display. Guided school visits are planned in collaboration with teachers to align with curriculum objectives, providing access to contemporary art and the gallery experience.
Follow your tour with an optional art-making workshop that expands on the ideas and techniques presented in the exhibitions to develop and inspire students and educators own art-making or teaching instruction.
We welcome teachers and students of all levels, from Year 6 -13. Guided tours are free and take up to 40 minutes. Workshops incur a materials fee according to specific requirements.
Advance booking essential. Please contact our Engagement Coordinator: engagement@artshousetrust.co.nz.
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Available by appointment. $10 pp donation appreciated.
Private gallery and exhibition tours can be booked with our knowledgeable gallery reception team and tailored to suit the specific needs or focus of any community group with a curiosity for or interest in the arts.
Tours are available for groups of five or more and must be booked at least one week in advance to ensure staff availability. They are particularly suited to seniors, clubs, social groups and art societies.
Please get in touch with our gallery reception team here to arrange the perfect tour specific to your group and needs.
Private tours incur a recommended donation of $10 per person.
*As a registered charitable trust, The Arts House Trust is grateful for your support of our exhibitions, public programmes and the ongoing care of the Collection.
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Available by appointment.
Elevate your visit with a private guided tour of our current exhibitions, led by a knowledgeable member of our gallery team. These tailored tours offer insight, context, and space for conversation — creating a memorable cultural experience for your guests, clients, or team.
Ideal for corporate groups, professional networks, visiting delegations, private celebrations, and tour operators.
As an added option, refreshments can also be arranged in the Pah Homestead’s elegant first-floor Boardroom, where you will enjoy sweeping views of Monte Cecilia Park, surrounded by works from the Arts House Trust Collection.
Advance booking essential. For exclusive exhibition tour and hospitality packages and costs, please contact our Engagement Coordinator, engagement@artshousetrust.co.nz.
*As a registered charitable trust, The Arts House Trust is grateful for your support of our exhibitions, public programmes and the ongoing care of the Collection.