Toi o Tamaki, or commonly known as Auckland Art Gallery is the most important public gallery in New Zealand
. It houses the most widespread collection of international and national art of New Zealand. It also is a pioneer for travelling international art exhibitions that are held frequently. Located right below the Albert Park which is in the central region of Auckland was firstly found in 1888 and was the only and first stable gallery in the country.
In 1995 a new gallery was built right across the road from the old gallery which consists of all contemporary art. The new gallery is built in the building which was once the Auckland Telephone Exchange Building which now looks a striking structure of contemporary and Edwardian Architecture. It surely is a lovely place where you could go through a unique experience of typical talent of New Zealanders. Once you step in you would be mesmerized as to how spectacular the place is. The architecture and the interior is a French renaissance style which is fascinating. The collections in the gallery are priceless that they house paintings and sculpture from late back in the history like 1376 up to today. Many prominent figures have pioneered in establishing this gallery and library for the well being of the people. It is an ideal place for tourists where they could come and take a look at the works of Pacific Island and Maori Artists.
Earlier the Auckland Gallery was filled with Olden European Master Paintings along with works from the 19tgh century. However at present the collection at the gallery has a wide range of styles periods and media which exceeds 15000 artworks. Many renowned artists from Europe, Pacific and New Zealand are featured in the gallery. And even paintings from Middle Ages to present era. Tourists coming to New Zealand and wishing to stay in a luxury 5 star hotel Auckland you could certainly try out The Langham Auckland which is a very comfortable Auckland Hotel and also is in the vicinity of the Auckland Art Gallery which is surely at your convenience. To make your tour a one to remember do visit the art gallery of Auckland.