As a public gallery we want to enable as many people as possible to engage with our programme in the way that is appropriate for them.

If you would like support with your visit please feel welcome to call us on (09) 303 4965, email info@artspace.org.nz, or approach the staff member at the desk in the entrance of the gallery.

Artspace Aotearoa consists of one main ground floor gallery with an accessible entrance and one auxiliary space, The Kit, located on the basement level which is ​wheelchair accessible. ​The bathroom facilities​ for the Kit​ are accessible by ​an external ​sloped pathway of 100m​, staff assistance is available.

The main gallery has one exhibition at a time.

The Kit hosts occasional events.

At the front of the main gallery, in the welcome area, there is a text about the exhibition printed on the wall at a readable size. At the front desk there are printed exhibition guides, which you are welcome to take with you. We also have exhibition guides available to download on the exhibition website page under documents.

We use a type size for all our text content that is inline with accessibility guidelines.

Light and sound tends to vary from exhibition to exhibition but generally the gallery is a well lit space.

Seating options vary from exhibition to exhibition but there is a permanent large circular padded seat in the welcome area and generally at least two seats with backs in our on-site Reading Room.

Please ask a staff member if you would like to sit down in other areas of the gallery, they can provide portable seating.

The gallery is staffed by a team member or volunteer at all times who are happy to provide assistance.
Please call if you would like to know more about the current setting of the gallery (09) 303 4965.

In the current exhibition The tongue to them the gallery space is well lit and features artworks on the wall and floor and low lighting for a moving image projection. There is a sound component as part of a moving image projection. This video work contains depictions of imitation firearms in use, which may be sensitive for some visitors. There is seating in the foyer, for viewing the video work and seating in the Reading Room. Read more about the exhibition on its webpage and in the downloadable exhibition guide.

Your service animal is welcome at Artspace Aotearoa. Please get in touch if you have any questions about bringing them along.

We do not have hearing loops installed, but please let us know how we can assist you in engaging with the work. We endeavour to have captions or typescript available with all audio work.

The gallery is generally well lit with clear mobility pathways. At each exhibition we offer an audio described tour which is listed on our events page.

The gallery includes alt text for our exhibition documentation on our website and in our newsletters.

Artspace Aotearoa is located on the ground floor of 292 Karangahape Road on the south side of the street.

We are housed in the former central post office and share our building with Tautai whose entrance is to the right of ours.

We are open Tuesday-Friday 10am–6pm, Saturday 11am–4pm and occasionally after hours for events.

We have one accessible park in our building's shared gated parking lot at 8 East Street.

There is also one 60 minute accessible park in close proximity to the gallery located on the corner of East Street and Karangahape Rd on the south west side of the road.

Please call if you would like us to reserve either for you (09) 303 4965.

There is paid, time-limited parking available opposite the gallery on the north side of the road.

The gallery is located on a well serviced bus artery. There are three bus stops within a minute walk from the gallery.

Bus stop 7130 - Pitt Street is a two minute walk from the gallery. There is a pedestrian crossing next to the bus stop.

Bus stop 7131 - Karangahape Road/Queen Street is a 3 minute walk from the gallery. There is a pedestrian crossing located near the bus top.

Stop 7134 - Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road is a 2 minute walk from the gallery. There is a pedestrian crossing located next to the bus stop.

Plan your bus journey via at.govt.nz

The gallery is located near multiple bike paths including the Lightpath and the Karangahape Rd cycle way.

There are bike racks located across the road from the gallery on the southwest side of Karangahape Rd.

The gallery has an accessible entrance with a gentle slope. The door is not automated and opens by pulling the right hand side door. If you require assistance please signal through the window to the staff member at the desk or phone the gallery (09) 303 4965.

There is one accessible, gender neutral bathroom. This bathroom also has a changing table.

There are also gendered bathroom facilities that we share with our neighbours.

The bathrooms are accessed at an exit at the rear of the gallery.

Please ask the staff member at the front desk for directions or support.

There is a fire alarm installed in the gallery space. If this alarm sounds, a team member will assist you in leaving the building via the main doors and outside into the emergency evacuation area in front of K Road Mart.

We look forward to your visit.