Eastern Southland Gallery — Attraction in South Island

Beautiful heritage building - don't forget to enjoy it from the outside, the scented garden is in full bloom this spring! Jo Ogier's long awaited exhibition and installation is definitely worth a visit. She has created a unique space in which you can be embraced by the Mataura River in its natural diversity.

The eclectic art collection inside has some very important 20th century NZ artists' work (like Ralph Hotere and Theo Schoon) alongside some impressive African indigenous art consisting of larger than life ancestral statues, among others.

The John Money collection may be problematic for those who support our trans gender whanau, but his medical work and advocacy does not erase the fact that he was a longtime friend and patron to many of our artists from early on in...

A true treasure. New exhibitions plus more room for the Money collection. This is a cultural treasure and interesting for any one who likes art. The Money collection has items from Mali and works Of Rita Angus from New Zealabd as well as lots of unusual pieces. Mark Brown's collection ranges from Cook to self portraits. A joy to view and cheered up a grey day. The Ralph Hotere exhibition was very interesting. Len Lye had a moving rod work that is called Leaves of Grass. Lots of parking by visitor centre. Easy to find and toilets on site. No cafe and friendly staff. No cost but donations happily excepted. In the...

Incredible facility in a lovely heritage building. It's 100% worth visiting Gore just to see this. They have regular temporary exhibitions in the front two rooms and then behind that you'll find the Ralph Hotere collection and the truly amazing John Money collection including Rita Angus, Theo Schoon and the most impressive collection of African art you will see anywhere in NZ. Highly...