Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui
Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui
An important regional art gallery in New Zealand. Its neoclassical domed building from 1919 was restored and expanded, and it reopened in 2024.
The Sarjeant Gallery was founded through a bequest from local businessman Henry Sarjeant. The neoclassical domed building, completed in 1919, stands on the hill of Queens Park in the city center and is a Category I heritage building in New Zealand. After years of earthquake strengthening and the construction of a new gallery wing called the “Pātaka,” the gallery reopened in November 2024 under the Māori name “Te Whare o Rehua.” It displays a selection from its collection of about 8,000 works, including 19th-century New Zealand paintings, a photography collection, and contemporary glass art, along with a dedicated space showcasing the culture of the Whanganui iwi. Permanent exhibitions are free, and nearby regional museums and libraries are within walking distance.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Whanganui Regional Museum
- New Zealand Glassworks
- Whanganui River Traders Market
- PS Waimarie
- Durie Hill Elevator & War Memorial Tower
- St Paul's Memorial Church, Putiki
- Virginia Lake Reserve
- Bason Botanic Gardens