MTG Hawke's Bay

1 Tennyson Street, Napier, Hawke's Bay

Found on Marine Parade in the heart of Napier, MTG Hawke’s Bay is a Museum, Theatre and Gallery combined in one building: the cultural home of Hawke’s Bay.

The museum is a place where people can experience and enjoy exhibitions sharing local, national and international stories. Permanent exhibits include the 1931 earthquake, where objects, archives and a documentary tell the stories about how this disaster impacted the people, townships and the local landscape. Also displayed is the region’s stunning Taonga Maori exhibition, complemented by changing art and social history stories.

The museum shop stocks a beautiful range of unique gifts, cards, jewellery and souvenirs.

With free entry and open everyday from 10am, this is a must-do experience for visitors and locals alike.