Degas To Dalí
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I see Degas to Dalí?
The exhibition runs from Saturday 3 March - Sunday 10 June. Auckland Art Gallery is open daily from 10am - 5pm. The Gallery is open late on Tuesdays throughout Degas to Dalí until 8pm.
In order to ensure you have enough time to enjoy the works on show, the last entry to Degas to Dalí is at 4pm each day.
Where is the exhibition?
The exhibition is located on level 1 of Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. You can view and download a map of the Gallery here.
You’ll find Auckland Art Gallery on the corner of Kitchener and Wellesley Streets, just off Queen Street in the CBD.
How do I buy tickets?
ADVANCE TICKET SALES
Auckland Art Gallery is partnering with The EDGE to offer a limited number of advance ticket sales for each day of Degas to Dalí. You can purchase tickets in advance in the following ways:
Online: www.the-edge.co.nz
Phone: 0800 BUY TICKETS (0800 289 842)
or +64 9 357 3355
In person: Visit THE EDGE Box Office at the Aotea Centre in Auckland’s CBD
Advance ticket holders will receive priority entry on the day of their visit.
You will be asked to select the date of your visit at the time of booking. Bookings close at 8pm for the following day’s entry.
If you have booked a concession ticket or a family pass, please remember to bring the required ID with you on the day of your visit.
ON THE DAY
Once Degas to Dalí opens you may purchase tickets for the current day at the Gallery’s front desk.
What time do ticket sales close?
Last ticket sales for Degas to Dali are at 4pm daily and at 7pm on our late night Tuesdays starting from 3 April.
Do I have to buy tickets for a specific day?
If you purchase a Day Pass in advance, you will need to identify the day on which you wish to attend the exhibition and your ticket will be valid for that day only. You can purchase an Any Day Pass, which can be used on any one day during the exhibition.
Once the exhibition opens on Saturday 3 March, same-day ticket purchases will be available at the Gallery’s front desk.
Can I just buy a ticket when I get to the Gallery?
Yes, same-day ticket purchases are available at the Gallery’s front desk. However, we encourage visitors to purchase tickets in advance to guarantee entry to the exhibition.
How much do tickets cost?
Ticket prices for Degas to Dalí are as follows:
ADMISSION TYPE TICKET PRICE*
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Single admission |
$20 |
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Friends of the Gallery (Friend membership card required) |
$14 |
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Children (aged 0 - 4) |
FREE |
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Children (aged 5 - 14) |
$10 |
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Students (15 years+, full-time students. ID required) |
$17 |
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Senior citizens (ID required) |
$17 |
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Family pass |
$50 |
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Season pass |
$55 |
*Booking and delivery fees, where charged, are additional to the admission price. GST included.
If you book a concession ticket or a family pass, please remember to bring the required ID with you on the day of your visit.
What is a Family Pass?
A family pass provides entry to two adults and up to three children of school age.
If you are purchasing a family pass, please remember to bring valid student ID with you on the day of your visit for any full-time students aged 15 or over within your group. Tertiary students are not included within a family pass, but are eligible for the student rate on presentation of a valid student ID.
What is a Season Pass?
A season pass offers unlimited entry to the exhibition during its season. Season passes are non-transferable and not eligible for further discount or entry to special events. To receive your season pass, please present your ticket and photo ID (for example, your drivers' licence) at the Gallery's front desk. Your ticket will be redeemed for a season pass, which must be presented along with your corresponding photo ID on all subsequent visits.
Do Friends of the Gallery get a discount?
Yes. Friends of the Gallery can buy tickets at the concession rate of $14. A Friends membership card must be presented when entering visiting the exhibition. Find out how to become a Friend of the Gallery.
Do groups need to make a booking?
Yes. Bookings for school groups or for groups of 10 or more people should be made direct with Christine Wildman on 09 307 7728 or at christine.wildman@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Groups who arrive without a prior booking may be turned away from the exhibition.
What are the terms and conditions of sale?
For advance tickets, THE EDGE’s standard terms and conditions - with the exception of items 7 and 12 - apply.
What happens if I can’t attend on the day for which I bought my advance ticket?
If unforeseen circumstances mean that you can no longer visit the exhibition on the day for which you have bought an advance ticket, we may at our discretion and dependent upon gallery capacity redeem your ticket on a different day up until and including the final day of the exhibition. In these circumstances, you would lose your right to priority entry.
Can I enter more than once with my ticket?
With the exception of the Season Pass, tickets are single admission only. If you’d like to see Degas to Dalí more than once, please purchase a Season Pass which offers unlimited entry to the exhibition.
Why is there a charge for this exhibition?
Your ticket price contributes to the costs involved in bringing an international exhibition of this calibre to New Zealand. Entry to the Gallery’s permanent collections remains free of charge.
Do I need a ticket for the rest of the Gallery?
No. Entry to Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is free. All other exhibitions, the Learning Centre and the E H McCormick Research Library remain free of charge.
How long does it take to view the exhibition?
We estimate you’ll need to allow 60-90 minutes to view Degas to Dalí. If you’re visiting towards the end of the day, please bear in mind that the Gallery closes at 5pm and that last entry to the exhibition is at 4pm.
Is there a programme of events associated with Degas to Dalí?
Yes. See the events page for details. You can also subscribe to the Gallery’s fortnightly enewsletter to receive information on upcoming events.
Can I join a tour of the exhibition?
Unless you are part of a booked group or visiting with a school, Degas to Dalí is a self-guided exhibition. A series of free 10-minute talks will take place in the exhibition - take a look at the events page for more information.
Is there a catalogue?
Yes. An exhibition catalogue will be available in from the Gallery shop on the ground level and at the kiosk outside the exhibition on level one.
Can I take photographs in the exhibition?
No. Photography is not permitted in the exhibition due to copyright restrictions. See the Gallery’s full photography policy.
Is this exhibition suitable for families and children?
Absolutely. Families with children of all ages are very welcome. Take advantage of our Family Pass for two adults and up to three children of school age. Admission is free for children aged under five. Extend your visit at the gallery with a trip to the Learning Centre or join a family drop-in on Saturdays between 1-3pm. You can download a handy guide to help you make the most of your visit to the Gallery here.
How many artists and artworks are there in the exhibition?
Degas to Dalí brings you the opportunity to explore the major movements of modern art, take an up-close look at 79 paintings, sculptures and prints, and experience the legendary skill of 62 international master artists who revolutionised our way of seeing.
Can I see this exhibition anywhere else?
No. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is the only venue for this exhibition worldwide.