Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery — Attraction in North Island

The cafe was not the cherry on top for a great exhibition. While gluten free toasties were available, they were too busy to make them (e.g waited 5-10 mins and told several times too busy to even talk). Unfortunately, this was the only item in the cabinet (apart from cookies) that my child would eat. We drove around a town we are not familiar with for 20 - 30 mins trying to find something. It was such a bummer. People who do not live with food allergies don't understand the impact of these small choices. You chose not to listen or help, and made us feel excluded. Hospitality matters, especially for a town's iconic tourist offerings, busy public holiday or not. Stink ending to a...

Took the opportunity to visit the new Archie Taiaroa Wing of this Regional Museum. Reminded how art in its simplicity and complexity can inspire and leave you enthralled.

An excellent selection and collection of art that truly reflects the Whanganui area.

The central display of inanga eel pots was incredible. No surprise to see also the brilliant glass works the city is famous for. Some interesting pottery [the large teapot is gorg]... there was even an original Goldie.

My favourite was the steel taniko display suspended in shadows and creating patterned shadows of their own.

Definitely worth a visit

Ko au te Awa, ko te Awa ko au I am the river and the...

Spending millions by Government on a project like Sarjeant gallery is always worth to visit. These erections change the outlook of any township like our beautiful river city, Whanganui. Those who are planning to visit there invest some time there to enjoy the space. I would like to visit again to see friendly and helpful staffs, who could direct and explain us on many different varieties of exhibitions, which depicts traditionally the...