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Timings : 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Christmas)
Time Required : 2-3 hours
Entry Fee : Free
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MTG Hawke’s Bay is the cultural hub of the city of Napier in New Zealand and hosts a great collection of the country’s art and objects. These collections are part of the remarkable exhibitions held here and form the matter of the brilliant research facility established here. In addition, the MTG Hawke’s Bay theatre hosts a programme of films and performing arts. The centre boasts three impressive buildings – one of which is an art deco masterpiece, the other a modernist pride and a gallery filled with lights looking out across the beautiful bay.
Located on the Napier seafront, MTG Hawke’s Bay is a museum, a theatre and an art gallery reflecting the history and significance of the country through its varied collection of around 90,000 art pieces and articles. It is based on three magnificent buildings – one considered an art deco masterpiece, the other a modernist style feat and an art gallery overlooking the harbour. The art gallery hosts exclusive exhibitions housing its collection, and the theatre here presents programmes of films and performing arts.
The museum of MTG houses the work of distinguished and renowned figures of New Zealand like Rita Angus, Jenny Campbell and Frank Carpay along with artefacts of historical significance. Tracing the roots of the country, the collection here also includes several Māori artefacts and costumes as well as a records and depictions of the 1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake.
MTG Hawke’s Bay takes pride in presenting the history and heritage of the country through a series of well documented records and articles, and if you wish to bring back a souvenir there is a museum shop on the property which sells gifts, jewellery, books and art.