Auckland Heritage Railway Station
Welcome to the Auckland Heritage Art Centre, a unique venue blending historical charm with modern creativity. Located in the heart of Auckland, our centre is housed in a historic building and offers versatile spaces for a wide range of events.
About Us
The former Auckland Railway Station was one of the most self-consciously monumental public buildings erected in early twentieth-century New Zealand, and remains a powerful statement on the importance of state-run transport in the Dominion (1907-1947). Built by the Public Works Department in 1928-1930, it sits on reclaimed land close to the wharves and replaced a smaller terminal nearer the centre of town (see ‘Chief Post Office’). The grand and ornate Beaux Arts-style building was intended to stand as a gateway to the city, and its construction involved the largest independent contract issued in New Zealand at £320,000. Railways were important for the economic development of the country, and were often seen as symbolic of ‘progress’.
