Puke Ariki

Taranaki Cultural Center

Located in New Plymouth, Puke Ariki is a world-class museum, library, and visitor information center. It combines exhibitions on Taranaki’s history, culture, and environment with interactive displays and community-focused events. Highlights include Māori artifacts, exhibits on volcanic activity in the region, and stories of European settlement. With its innovative design and engaging content, Puke Ariki is a hub for learning and exploration.

Free travel guide appExplore more with “New Zealand Visually”

Get maps, navigation, favorites, and the full guide experience on your iPhone.

Download on the App Store

More in NEWZEALAND

Tongariro National Park

Volcanic World Heritage Site

Gillespies Beach

West Coast Wilderness

Whangarei

Waterfalls and Beaches

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Geothermal Spectacle

Rangitoto Island

Auckland’s Volcanic Island

Petrified Forest at Curio Bay

A Journey Through Time and Nature

More Cultural spots

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Art Hub of New Zealand

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

History of Dunedin

MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology)

Innovation Hub

MTG Hawke’s Bay

Art Deco and Artifacts

Auckland War Memorial Museum

History & Culture

Te Awamutu Museum

Waikato Heritage

View all Cultural