Arts & culture
Arrowtown is famous for its natural beauty and history and it also has a rich art and culture scene
Arrowtown’s locals are inspired by this scenery and history, and their creativity can be viewed in the many artist studios, galleries and shops in town. The Lakes District Museum also showcases the history of the district with a multitude of artefacts and displays.
Lakes District Museum
Engage with hands-on displays, explore intriguing artefacts and enjoy fascinating stories that highlight the rich heritage of Arrowtown and the district. The Museum also has a gallery space with regularly changing art exhibitions and sculptures.
Boutique Cinema
Experience the charm of Dorothy Browns cinema, where you can enjoy a unique movie-going experience with a boutique atmosphere. Relax in comfortable seating, savour a glass of wine, and watch arthouse or the latest films in this cosy stylish venue. The cinema is also home to a gin bar and bookstore.
Arrowtown Arts Trail
Discover the creative heart of Arrowtown through the Arrowtown Arts Trail — an interactive Google-Maps-based guide, wandering at your own pace, to the many galleries, studios and museums that enrich our historic town. Created by the Arrowtown Creative Arts Society, the trail celebrates the extraordinary depth and diversity of artistic talent in our community.
Galleries
Arrowtown has a vibrant and burgeoning artistic community ranging from sculptors to photography, fine art to mixed media. Often you can meet the artist and watch them work or talk to them about the story behind their inspirations.
All arts & culture
Explore the talent and passion that makes Arrowtown’s art scene truly unique.
Jenny Mehrtens Artist
I am a local Arrowtown artist, primarily a painter. I grew up in Dunedin, qualified as a physiotherapist and…
Lakes District Museum & Gallery
The Lakes District Museum & Gallery showcases the history of the Queenstown Lakes District which spans 8,719…
Birdwoods Gallery
Welcome to Birdwoods Gallery. At Birdwoods, we love collections that are authentic, individual, quirky, and…
Dorothy Browns – Cinema, Bookstore and Bar
Dorothy Browns is a boutique theatre touted by movie-goers as the best in New Zealand. Screening a selection…
Fiona Garlick Studio & Gallery
Visit sculptor Fiona in her lovely home studio and gallery a short stroll from the village centre. Working…
Giraffe Art Gallery
Situated in the heart of Arrowtown we are proud to represent several artists at the gallery and the renowned…
Arrowtown Stonework (formally Jade & Opal Factory)
Nestled in one of Arrowtown’s oldest heritage buildings on Buckingham Street, Arrowtown Stonework (formally…
Arrowtown Audio Tour
Step back in time with this immersive audio tour app that tells the story of Arrowtown’s pioneer beginnings.…
Astor Bristed Gallery
Astor Bristed is a contemporary art gallery founded in 2020 in Arrowtown, New Zealand. The gallery is…
The Gold Shop
A family business established in 1989, The Gold Shop Arrowtown specialises in natural gold nuggets and…
Superpartner Gallery
Superpartner is a contemporary art gallery based in Arrowtown, Aotearoa New Zealand. Operating from a former…
M Studio Art
Emma, a native of England, always had a growing interest in Art, and took an Art course and graduated from…
Arrowtown Arts Trail
Discover the creative heart of Arrowtown through the Arrowtown Arts Trail — an interactive Google-Maps-based…
