Arts, Culture and Galleries

Located in Wakatu Square, Parker Gallery is a dealer gallery specialising in painting, sculpture and mixed media artworks from Nelson and New Zealand. Representing some of the best artists working in the Nelson, Tasman & Marlborough regions, Parker Gallery is a dealer gallery specialising in high quality painting, sculpture and mixed media artworks. Parker Gallery holds regular feature artist exhibitions Read more…

When you buy from a small business, an actual person does a little happy dance. Little Beehive supports small NZ business and local Nelson talent HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Little Beehive Co-Op was founded in 2014 by two Nelson creatives, Paula Ossevoort & Rachael Brown. Both looking to connect & collaborate with other artists and have a place to showcase  their work. Read more…

Nelson Provincial Museum The Nelson Provincial Museum, Pupuri Taonga O Te Tai Ao is a regional museum in the city of Nelson, New Zealand. The museum showcases the Nelson region’s history, from geological origins to the stories of individuals and families. There are exhibitions that highlight topics as varied as: – The Boulder Bank – Lord Rutherford – Stories of Read more…

TIMEZONE Nelson As latest and greatest entertainment hub Nelson has to offer, Timezone Nelson is sure to bring out your game face! With a wide range of state-of-the-art arcade games and experiences, you’ll be left wanting for more! Party rooms? Yup. Aren’t you relieved that you don’t have to tidy up after your tween’s birthday rumpus? Loads of rather epic Read more…

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts (NCMA) An internationally renowned community hub for all things musical in the Nelson-Tasman region What we do Situated in the heart of Nelson, we offer opportunities to learn an instrument and to rehearse and perform as an individual or as part of a group. We are also a performance venue and our audiences enjoy concerts held in the Nelson Read more…

ABOUT ECLECTIC Maria and Shane have over 50 years of combined experience in the antique trade. They are the owners of eclectic antique centre in Nelson. Their journey began in the early 90’s from their home in Timaru ,going around garage sales and auctions and doing furniture up which was really our training ground for bigger things ahead, Shane says Read more…

NEW ZEALAND MADE JEWELLERY FROM OUR NELSON WORKSHOP Step into the creative space of Jewel Beetle Workshop.  Choose from a range of hand-crafted silver and gold jewellery or commission Allison or Yvon to make your next special piece. “Making jewellery is a deeply rewarding occupation. For many years we have been motivated by the pure enjoyment of crafting beautiful objects Read more…

The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatu is the public art gallery for the Nelson region. The Suter holds a nationally significant collection of art and presents a varied programme of exhibitions, events and education services. The Suter complex also includes a theatre, cafe and shop. Welcome to The Suter Art Gallery – where art matters The Suter Art Read more…

The Refinery ArtSpace is in central Whakatū and is committed to stimulating and strengthening the artistic and cultural life of Whakatu, supporting a diverse programme of engaging community-driven and/or contemporary exhibitions, projects and events. Click here to find out more… Read more…

State Cinemas Nelson A locally owned and operated 9 screen independent cinema showing films that range from Art House to Blockbuster. Movie Schedules – click here Coming Soon News and special events – click here Ticket Prices Adult Evening (After 5pm) 2D $17.50 | 3D $18.50 Adult Day (Before 5pm) 2D $14.50 | 3D $15.50 Senior (Over 65) 2D $12.50 Read more…