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Our exhibitions are drawn primarily from the Hawke's Bay Museum's Trust collection. Permanent exhibits on the 1931 earthquake and the region’s stunning Taonga Māori are supported by changing exhibitions in seven additional gallery spaces.
October 2018
Time for Tea: The Much-Loved Cuppa
For most New Zealanders, gathering together over the comfort of a cuppa has always been a vital part of daily living: whether sitting companionably in the whare kai, around the kitchen table, or in the formal setting of the drawing room.
Many homes had a china cabinet in which to showcase...
Date: Wednesday 24 October to Sunday 28 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Steadfast Steamers: Models of Hawke's Bay Shipping
Taking pride of place in this new exhibition titled Steadfast Steamers: Models of Hawke’s Bay Shipping are four beautiful scale models of Hawke’s Bay steamers: the Hawke’s Bay and Marere steamers were commissioned specifically for the frozen meat market; the Nora Niven as a fishing trawler...
Date: Wednesday 24 October to Sunday 25 November
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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Nyree Dawn Porter - From Local Stage to Global Stardom
As a teenager in the 1950s, Nyree Dawn Porter inspired her ballet students by painting graceful dancers directly onto the living room walls of her family’s Napier home, where she held lessons.
Now you can follow Nyree’s journey to international success in theatre, film and television when...
Date: Wednesday 24 October to Sunday 27 January
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey
At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...
Date: Wednesday 24 October to Wednesday 1 January
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Tēnei Tonu Exhibition
This stunning exhibition features a broad range of historic and contemporary taonga from the collection of the Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Ta-u-rangi.
Translated as 'always here', Tēnei Tonu shares diverse stories of local Iwi Ngati Kahungunu and their enduring connection to the...
Date: Wednesday 24 October to Wednesday 1 January
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The House of Webb
The House of Webb: a Victorian family's journey to Ormondville.
Follow the unusual journey of the Webb family as they leave their comfortable lifestyle in England and set out for New Zealand in 1884.
As a group of 14, they voyaged on board a vermin-infested ship to Napier, then onwards to...
Date: Wednesday 24 October to Sunday 28 April
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
George Nuku: Bottled Ocean 2118
Imagine the world in the year 2118, a world covered in endless ocean and populated by new forms of marine life that adapt in response to the proliferation of plastic.
This is the strange and beautiful world conjured within artist George Nuku’s ‘Bottled Ocean’ exhibition, created in...
Date: Wednesday 24 October to Sunday 3 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Havelock North High School Sleeping Giant Showcase
Original live performances by our year 11-13 musicianship students. A night of music not to be missed.
Date: Wednesday 24 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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HBAF 2018 - Jane Doe
A powerful theatre show reflecting on rape culture in our communities, Jane Doe is an original work created and directed by Eleanor Bishop, drawing on real-life cases and verbatim research.
Actor Karin McCracken leads a public reading of a rape trial transcript, where audience members read as...
Date: Thursday 25 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HBAF 2018 - Duck, Death and The Tulip
From true heroes of children’s theatre, Little Dog Barking (Guji Guji and Paper Shaper), comes a whimsical, heart-warming story about an unlikely friendship between a duck, a character called Death and their journey through time.
Together they drink tea, go swimming, climb a tree, and provide...
Date: Saturday 27 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
November 2018
NZIA AON Gold Medal Lectures
New Zealand Institute of Architects.
In 2017, Andrew Patterson became the latest architect to receive the NZIA Gold Medal.
The award acknowledges his outstanding record of design achievement over the past 25 years.
In that time, Andrew has won 20 national-level architecture awards for...
Date: Thursday 1 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sustainable Backyards Plastic Summit
A discussion about plastic with artist George Nuku and guest speakers, followed by an outdoor activity. Change the way you view plastic and contribute to some public art!
This event is part of Sustainable Backyards. To see more of the thirty eight events across Hawke's Bay see our other...
Date: Saturday 3 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Exhibition Tour With Curator Gail Pope
Join exhibition curator Gail Pope on a tour of our recently opened exhibition House of Webb: A Victorian Family’s Journey to Ormondville.
Gail will give you a wonderful insight into the journey of the Webb family as they leave their comfortable lifestyle in England and set out for New Zealand...
Date: Tuesday 6 November to Tuesday 4 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
House of Webb - Twilight Art Classes
Explore various mediums used by the Webb family throughout their journeys, taught by experienced educators and professional artists in a unique setting.
Develop your art skills and find your own style during these two-hour twilight sessions at the museum.
6 November 2018 - Sketching
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Date: Tuesday 6 November to Tuesday 5 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
PechaKucha 20x20
Join us for Pecha Kucha in the beautiful Century Theatre on Tuesday 13th November 2018.
Come along and hear about the hopes, dreams and passions of a bunch of fabulous locals.
Presentations begin at 6pm sharp. Cash only please.
Date: Tuesday 13 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Curatorial Talk with Art Curator - Jess Mio
Join Jess Mio, MTG's Curator of Art for a lunchtime talk and discussion on the ‘Bottled Ocean 2118’ exhibition.
No bookings required. Please meet in the MTG Main Foyer. All welcome!
Date: Thursday 15 November to Thursday 21 February
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Kelvin Cruickshank Live (Soul Food)
An Evening with NZ Medium Kelvin Cruickshank.
With the outstanding success and popularity of TV2's award winning series "Sensing Murder", Kelvin has been literally swamped with people wanting to see him.
For this reason, he is continuing his series of exclusive shows that will help to reach...
Date: Friday 16 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Kelvin Cruickshank
Presented by: Open Eyes Exclusive
With the outstanding success and popularity of TV2’s award winning series ‘Sensing Murder’, Kelvin has literally been swamped with people wanting to see him.
Passing on messages from people who have died and are in spirit is what Kelvin was put on...
Date: Friday 16 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Show Me Shorts - The Sampler
Too hard to pick which films to see? We get it. This selection includes some of our most vibrant, fun and heart-warming shorts from New Zealand and around the world. It’s a great way to sample what Show Me Shorts is all about.
The films on offer feature a first date, an imaginary friend, an...
Date: Sunday 18 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
January 2019
Cycle Chic Film Tour
Riding into the Bay and super proud to be in the exciting Hawkes Bay Summer Cycling Carnival programme!!!
Our super feisty, cheerful, and empowering collection has eleven short films here to make an impact.
Catering for a strong demand by female bike riders to have their stories told on the...
Date: Friday 4 January
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Summer Cycling Carnival - The Big Bike Film Night
We're thrilled to have The Big Bike Film Night as part of the BDO Summer Cycling programme.
Prepare to be inspired! The Cycle Chic Film Tour showcases a captivating selection of short cycling films to inspire, encourage and celebrate women who love to bike.
Emerging and established...
Date: Friday 4 January
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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NZ Singing School Classics
"Classics at the MTG" is presented by the Dame Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation.
Tickets go on sale 1 October 2018. Service charges apply.
Come along and hear performances from the Advanced Classics students of the 2019 New Zealand Singing School.
The NZ Singing School enables auditioned students...
Date: Friday 11 January
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
February 2019
The Architectural Legacy of J.A.Louis Hay - ADF19
Louis Hay set up his architectural practice in the beautiful seaside town of Napier. There he stamped his mark with a range of buildings, embracing current international architectural innovations, particularly assimilating the modernist style of American Frank Lloyd Wright.
After the...
Date: Wednesday 13 February to Sunday 17 February
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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The Kings of Swing - HB Jazz Club Big Band Concert - ADF19
Big bands and swing music dominated the musical sounds of the Art Deco era, and many influential writers and performers surfaced during this time.
This concert with the HB Jazz Club Big Band will take you back to the hits of Basie, Miller, Sinatra, Ellington, Porter, Simone and many more....
Date: Wednesday 13 February
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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Sooth Me - Debbie Harwood In Concert - ADF19
Join New Zealand music legend Debbie Harwood as she performs a concert of her acclaimed Jazz album ‘Soothe me’.
This is a concert that celebrates the golden era of Jazz using the thread that is LOVE and weaving its way through good times and bad, war and peace. It celebrates what holds us...
Date: Thursday 14 February
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Lacy & Racy: Lingerie & Boudoir Wear of The 1920's & 30's
From practical to playful and romantic to racy, this talk covers both staid foundation garments and fanciful boudoir wear. Ever wondered just how you rolled your stockings down or what put the snap in your garters?
Join social historian and vintage clothing collector Inger Sheil as we take a...
Date: Friday 15 February
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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Miss Jean Batten - ADF19
Presented by: Kabarett
Tempestuous, inspirational and utterly fearless, Pioneer aviator Jean Batten was the very model of a strong New Zealand woman. Her 1936 flight from England to New Zealand, navigating with just a compass and a watch, is one of the extraordinary feats of the last...
Date: Friday 15 February to Saturday 16 February
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Haven't a Clue - Presented by Kabarett - ADF19
If you're looking for a murderous cabaret experience, you've come to the right place.
With an all singing, all dancing, oftentimes burlesquing cast of local and international performers, Haven't a Clue pays cheeky homage to those classic mystery stories of the 1930s with a double helping of...
Date: Friday 15 February to Saturday 16 February
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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