What’s on
The 2024–25 exhibition ran from 16 November 2024 to 2 March 2025
This exhibition was a resounding success, enjoyed by about 400,000 people. Read more about the artists who exhibited and which works won the awards in this exhibition and previous shows in our archive.
And remember there is still plenty to see at the Auckland Botanic Gardens. See below for more information about our permanent collection.
We look forward to bringing you the next Sculpture in the Gardens in 2026
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Permanent Collection
Nestled in our gardens along walkways and at the Huakaiwaka visitor centre, discover the Auckland Botanic Gardens’ permanent collection of sculpture. This growing collection is a legacy of commissioned work and past sculpture exhibitions, of generous benefactors and the vision of garden curators who have incorporated artwork into their horticultural work. The Gardens embraces and responds to new ideas about art, storytelling, interpretation and cultural expression to reflect Auckland and its diverse communities.
Pick up a guide to the works when you enter the Gardens. Each piece has a story and a connection to their garden surroundings. Whilst you walk this beautiful 2.5km trail, enjoy the Gardens, a work of art in themselves.
