Plan your visit

Admission

Entry to the Gallery is free. We welcome a koha (donation).

The Gallery is open everyday from 10am to 4.30pm. We are closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.

Getting to the Gallery

Gallery Address

Shed 11 is located on Wellington Waterfront, just off Customhouse Quay, opposite Johnston St.

Shed 11, Wellington Waterfront
60 Lady Elizabeth Lane
Wellington Waterfront

Travel

Car or taxi

There is limited on-street parking at meters on Customhouse Quay, and a Wilson Parking facility under the TSB Arena, accessible off Jervois Quay. There are mobility parking spaces opposite the rear of the Gallery next to TSB Arena. Please contact the Gallery ahead if you require a parking pass for accessibility. 

Public transport

Find the best way to get to us by bus or train by planning your journey via the Metlink website.

The New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata approximately 550meters from the Wellington Railway Station.

The closest bus stops are:

• Featherston Street at Waring Taylor Street Stop 5519

• Lambton Central - Stop A Stop 5012

• Lambton Central (Brandon Street) - Stop C Stop 5520

• Lambton Central - Stop B Stop 5506