Whirinaki Whare Taonga

General Info

Whirinaki Whare Taonga is a vibrant arts centre where you can to enjoy art, culture, history and entertainment. our exquisitely modern building is a spectacular venue for a memorable daytime or evening event. The galleries have a constantly changing programme of exhibitions with a special focus on interactive experiences and family friendly activities. Special events, workshops for children, artist talks, and education classes for schools and community activities vary throughout year. The theatre upstairs holds events such as comedy, film, drama, dance and music. Classical Expressions is a signature programme featuring top Chamber music performances throughout the year, there is also a free once-a-month lunch time concert by students from the NZ School of Music and on the first Sunday of the month Sunday Strum welcomes ukulele players to a free strum along in the foyer. The Recreation Hall is available for hire at competitive prices for conferences, meetings, business dinners, weddings or balls, Whirinaki Whare Taonga can meet your needs. There is also the Limelight Café featuring fresh contemporary food, fabulous local wine and great coffee. As well as being open during the day, it is also open on show nights for a pre-dinner meal or drink. Whirinaki Whare Taonga is situated in the heart of the Upper Hutt’s Civic and Cultural Precinct, right next door to H20 Xtream and beside the Council Buildings/library. We are Just 30 minutes from Wellington and are just a five minute walk from the railway station and on the main bus route. There is a public carpark behind the Centre, with space for up to 180 vehicles.