A museum and art gallery based in Porirua City, only 20 minutes from central Wellington, PATAKA celebrates the very best of Māori, Pacific and New Zealand art and history. We are passionate about our community and are committed to providing a welcoming, exciting and inspiring place to visit. PATAKA has five main galleries with more than 14 major exhibitions annually, offering a range of cutting edge, inspiring and informative exhibitions. PATAKA's main galleries promote our stories and offer the opportunity to experience the art and heritage of many cultures. Enjoy a coffee at the cafe while relaxing beside our Japanese garden. Be inspired, stimulate your creativity or let us tempt you with a gift from our shop.