Location: Whanganui
Top Things to do in Whanganui
The 10 Best Museums in Whanganui, North Island
Whanganui (/ˈhwɒŋənuːi/; Māori: [ɸaŋanui]), also spelt Wanganui, is a city on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The Whanganui River, New Zealand's longest navigable waterway, runs from Mount Tongariro to the sea. Whanganui is part of the Manawatu-Wanganui region.
Restaurants in Whanganui
1. Artist Space
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Quartz Museum of Studio Ceramics
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By Fearless19625917923
I just visited Quartz Museum today after being recommended by friends. I could have spent much longer soaking up the amazing collection of ceramics made by both international and New Zealand potters from past to present day. This place is a real credit to Rick Rudd, his knowledge and dedication to create a museum to showcase such works. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would thoroughly recommend a visit!????
3. New Zealand Glassworks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By dicowan - Napier, New Zealand
This is a well planned place as it showcases the wonderful creativity of the artists, whilst allowing you to observe them working
4. Sarjeant Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By justajafa
Not a huge area as in a temporary building, but there was an extensive collection of artworks to enjoy. Helpful staff and well stocked shop attached
5. Whanganui War Memorial Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
6. Chronicle Studios
7. Whanganui Regional Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By RocheMaree - Hawera, New Zealand
Fab provincial museum just off the main drag in the middle of town! Modern, fresh, well lit and just the right size to whizz around on perfectly formed pathways within an hour and a half. The Lindauer painting collection is amazing as is the huge amount of moa bones. There is plenty to keep the kids interested. The taxidermy animals and the extensive 'poo' collection were a firm favorite that was talked about for the rest of the day. What really clinched the visit was the passion and service from the ladies who welcomed us. They explained the must see highlights, gave the kids a museum scavenger hunt with stamps as a prize for finishing and also advised a great lunch spot. Well done ladies, you are fab ambassadors to promote this ace museum and beautiful city.
8. MiNZ
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Specialty, New Zealand made, art and craft co-operative of 16-20 Wanganui based artists and artisans. Featuring unique pieces of glass, metal, wood, and textile crafts. Maori art craft and weaving. Paintings in oils, acrylic, watercolour, canvas and paper tole art. New Zealand and Wanganui landscape photography. Textiles include felting, sewing, hand painted silk, crochet and knitting.
9. Sue Cooke - Artist
'Sue Cooke - Artist' is an Art Gallery specialising in 100% hand made & hand drawn Landscapes of Whanganui & New Zealand. These works display a passion for the land & the environment. Particular attention is paid to quality materials and framing. Purchasing a work from the gallery will give you an enduring reminder of your visit to Whanganui and New Zealand.
