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Art museum · Nelson, Nelson
The Suter
Nelson art gallery, established in 1899, next to the Queens Gardens. Exhibitions of New Zealand art, featuring works by artists connected to the region, and temporary shows.
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About The Suter
The Suter, also called Te Aratoi o Whakatū, is Nelson’s public art gallery and one of the country’s oldest, founded in 1899. The building is on Bridge Street, beside the Queens Gardens, a Victorian-style garden with a pond and bridges, so you can combine the visit with a walk.
The collection includes painting, drawing and sculpture, with an emphasis on New Zealand art and on artists who lived or worked in the Nelson region, known for its concentration of ceramics, glass and painting studios. The gallery alternates its permanent collection with temporary exhibitions by local and visiting artists.
The building has been renovated and extended and houses exhibition rooms, a small cinema and spaces for activities. It’s a good stop to see Nelson’s artistic side before visiting the studios and shops of artists scattered through the town and along the road to Motueka.
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
From one hour to one and a half hours.
Best time
Any time of year, especially in the afternoon, combined with the Queens Gardens. Check current opening hours and exhibitions.
How to get there
It’s on Bridge Street, next to the Queens Gardens, about a 5-minute walk from Trafalgar Street.
Tip
After the gallery, cross the Queens Gardens and continue to the Botanical Reserve to climb up to the Centre of New Zealand monument.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about The Suter
What is The Suter?
It is Nelson’s public art gallery, established in 1899, with a collection of New Zealand art and temporary exhibitions.
Where is The Suter?
On Bridge Street, beside the Queens Gardens, near central Nelson.
How long does a visit to The Suter gallery take?
About an hour. You can combine it with a walk through the adjacent Queens Gardens.