National Library Gallery

Our exhibitions programme showcases the rich collections of the National Library, particularly those of the Alexander Turnbull Library. We also organise and tour exhibitions to museums, libraries and galleries throughout New Zealand and internationally.

Our in-house and touring exhibitions reflect our commitment to sharing our collections as widely as possible.

We work in partnership with communities to help them present their stories, using our collections as the basis of an exhibition.

Opening hours

The Gallery's opening hours are 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday, and 9am – 1pm Saturday. Entry to our exhibitions is free.

Current exhibitions: 8 August – 8 November 2008

Cautionary Tales: the satirical engravings of William Hogarth

From the Drawings, Paintings and Prints Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library

Grimm Stuff: folk tales and fairy stories

From the Dorothy Neal White and National Children's Collections

Free entry

Events programme

Each exhibition is accompanied by an engaging and dynamic programme of events. Check the Events Calendar for more information about the current programme.

National Library events calendar

Current touring exhibitions

The Happy Wanderer: walking around New Zealand with AH Reed

The Kauri Museum, Matakohe, Northland

1 September – 10 October 2008

Handboek: Ans Westra photographs

The Calder & Lawson Gallery, University of Waikato, Hamilton

15 September – 26 October 2008

Past exhibitions

Since opening in 1987, the Gallery has staged more than 160 exhibitions.

Download the exhibition history

Find out more

Our staff can give exhibition tours for groups. Please contact us in advance of your visit to make a booking or to find out more about the Gallery and our exhibitions.