Pah Homestead
Art gallery Café Landmark and historical place
The Pah Homestead is a historic home located in the suburb of Hillsborough in Auckland, New Zealand. It is owned by the Auckland Council, and is currently used as an art gallery, housing the James Wallace Art Trust's collection of New Zealand art. Since opening in August 2010, the gallery has attracted over 410,000 visitors, including 130,000 in its first yearHistoryThe homestead was built between 1877 and 1879 as Auckland businessman James Williamson's "gentleman's residence" by Thomas Mahoney, and was one of the largest and finest homes in Auckland at that time. Read more
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Grace M. 2016-05-09
It was very busy on Sunday when we went because of Mothers Day (reason why we went) but the staff were efficient and friendly. We popped our name at...
It was very busy on Sunday when we went because of Mothers Day (reason why we went) but the staff were efficient and friendly. We popped our name at...
Alicia ʚïɞ W. 2016-03-31
Thank you so much for taking good care of my families historic homestead. I am the great-great-great (give or take haha) granddaughter of James...
Thank you so much for taking good care of my families historic homestead. I am the great-great-great (give or take haha) granddaughter of James...
Celina K. 2015-05-04
Such a beautiful place sourrounded by a really nice park with amazing trees. Nice artwork, neat café & friendly staff! Will come and visit again &...
Such a beautiful place sourrounded by a really nice park with amazing trees. Nice artwork, neat café & friendly staff! Will come and visit again &...
John Douglas M. 2018-01-15
Very friendly & helpful staff, building set in ideal surroundings, a very good art gallery
Very friendly & helpful staff, building set in ideal surroundings, a very good art gallery
Vicky F. 2017-10-15
A beautiful place and the food was wonderful, will definitely be back ! :-)
A beautiful place and the food was wonderful, will definitely be back ! :-)
Barry S. 2017-05-22
A fabulous range of exhibitions, ranging from portraiture to audiovisual to sculptural to photographic, with excellent cafe food available!
A fabulous range of exhibitions, ranging from portraiture to audiovisual to sculptural to photographic, with excellent cafe food available!
Robert A. 2017-03-13
Amazing space with everchanging top quality NZ art works. Great cafe too. I love the acoustics during our Jade String Quartet at the Pah concert...
Amazing space with everchanging top quality NZ art works. Great cafe too. I love the acoustics during our Jade String Quartet at the Pah concert...
David P. 2016-12-19
Love the architecture of this building and the spacious lavatory is awsome. Also love Terry Stringer's sculpture.
Love the architecture of this building and the spacious lavatory is awsome. Also love Terry Stringer's sculpture.
Linda C. 2016-11-17
Great venue for a coffee catch up, lunch or to plan an event like your wedding. Grounds are stunning and then an art gallery too. What more could you...
Great venue for a coffee catch up, lunch or to plan an event like your wedding. Grounds are stunning and then an art gallery too. What more could you...
Mando C. 2016-10-10
This Jewel in the crown is a gem of a place. Hosting the incredible James Wallace collection they change the art every 6-8 weeks. Beautiful spot - ...
This Jewel in the crown is a gem of a place. Hosting the incredible James Wallace collection they change the art every 6-8 weeks. Beautiful spot - ...
Judith J. 2016-08-04
Pah Homestead is a great place to visit. It is a fine historic building with a gallery and cafe. Grab a table on the verandah to sit and enjoy a...
Pah Homestead is a great place to visit. It is a fine historic building with a gallery and cafe. Grab a table on the verandah to sit and enjoy a...
Jeanne M. 2016-06-25
Great food and service. Well done the Pah homestead team!
Great food and service. Well done the Pah homestead team!
Jonathan C. 2016-06-18
Interesting place to visit... Periodical art installations are amazing and the cafe has some good coffee...
Interesting place to visit... Periodical art installations are amazing and the cafe has some good coffee...
Mika H. 2016-05-23
Amazing team. Helpful. Vibrant and supportive Mr Wallace himself we loved exhibiting here
Amazing team. Helpful. Vibrant and supportive Mr Wallace himself we loved exhibiting here
Beverley B. 2016-02-25
Excellent exhibition 'Constructing Paintings' by James Ross.
Excellent exhibition 'Constructing Paintings' by James Ross.
Emma C. 2015-04-26
Such a beautiful place to visit..... A must.
Such a beautiful place to visit..... A must.
Emma H. 2014-08-29
Took my two year old today. He loved it. Such a beautiful morning together taking time out in such a gorgeous place.
Took my two year old today. He loved it. Such a beautiful morning together taking time out in such a gorgeous place.
Geoff A. 2014-06-06
Excellent art gallery -- and great for chamber music!
Excellent art gallery -- and great for chamber music!
Katherine S. 2013-12-04
Great Fish and chips and love the sublime Lemon syrup cake with the equally divine icing.
Great Fish and chips and love the sublime Lemon syrup cake with the equally divine icing.
Raewyn A. 2013-08-17
A gem of a place. Gorgeous to visit and enjoy the surrounding park grounds, coffee and food is good and the exhibitions are FAB
A gem of a place. Gorgeous to visit and enjoy the surrounding park grounds, coffee and food is good and the exhibitions are FAB
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