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Museum · Napier (Ahuriri), Hawke's Bay
MTG Hawke's Bay
Napier's museum, theatre and gallery facing the Marine Parade, with exhibitions on the 1931 earthquake, regional Maori collections and New Zealand art.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About MTG Hawke's Bay
The MTG Hawke's Bay (Museum Theatre Gallery) brings together Hawke's Bay’s museum, art gallery and the municipal theatre in a complex in central Napier, facing the Marine Parade. The building combines an older section with a modern glass wing overlooking the sea.
The most visited exhibition covers the earthquake of February 3, 1931. Photographs, films from the time and survivor testimonies show the destruction of Napier and Hastings, the fires, the rescues and the rebuilding that gave the city its current appearance.
Other galleries hold the region’s Māori collections, linked to the Ngāti Kahungunu tribe, with carvings, weaving and everyday objects, plus holdings of decorative arts, design and New Zealand art, with temporary exhibitions throughout the year.
Admission to the permanent exhibitions is often free for local residents; for others, check the current price list.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
1 to 2 hours.
Best time
Before walking the Art Deco centre, to understand the earthquake and the reconstruction. On rainy days or when the beachfront is very windy.
How to get there
On foot from anywhere in central Napier, at the corner of Marine Parade and Herschell Street.
Tip
Start with the earthquake exhibition and then take the Art Deco guided tour: the sequence helps you understand the city.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about MTG Hawke's Bay
Does the MTG Hawke's Bay have an exhibition about the 1931 earthquake?
Yes. Photographs, films and survivor testimonies show the earthquake and Napier’s rebuilding.
How long does a visit to the MTG Hawke's Bay take?
About one to two hours.
Where is the MTG Hawke's Bay located?
In central Napier, facing the Marine Parade, on the corner with Herschell Street.