Reviews of Rare Creations, Interactive Wooden Art Gallery. (Museum) in Māpua (Tasman).

Rare Creations, Interactive Wooden Art Gallery

151 Reviews

84 Comments

Museum

Art gallery

Cafe

Furniture maker

Interior designer

Tourist attraction

Woodworker

150 Mapua Drive, Māpua 7173, New Zealand

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Information of Rare Creations, Interactive Wooden Art Gallery, Museum in Māpua (Tasman)

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Reviews of Rare Creations, Interactive Wooden Art Gallery

K.

Amazing place, really ignites your inner creativity. Lovely owner, absolutely beautiful creations - must visit, definitly worth the trip. Will return to Nelson specifically for this! Thanks for the visit :)

j.

I was absolutely inspired by the workmanship. Rare Creations has beautiful artistry with wood, but not only that, they promote local artists work and import beautiful handcrafted work from around the world. The owner is on site, happy to share his work and the work of others. I left uplifted and inspired by Rare Creations. Definitely worth a stop, welcoming people.

J. B.

Unique objects, many of which can be assembled yourself, with which to interest and inspire. We'll worth going out of your way to visit. Super helpful and friendly owner.

B. R.

Fantastic creations, something to amaze everybody. Friendly host.

C. S.

So glad we stopped to bounce in here. We've been lucky enough to receive some great gifts from here so we needed to see what else there was. There are so many beautiful pieces of furniture, lots of fabulous contraptions and really interesting "things". The owner (?) Came out and chatted to us and other folk there. Absolutely recommend stopping and taking the time to walk around,

j. p.

Great place to visit, huge range of unique items. I love that you are required by the owner to touch everything. Not only are there lots of fun things for the kids (Christmas is coming!), but some very fine and original furniture pieces. Don't pass without going in.

B. R.

It is always a delight to walk around in this gallery! Unique, entertaining and creative. Prices are reasonable too, totally worth a visit.

T. Y.

Amazing store filled with beautiful wooden furniture and interactive mechanical pieces! A must go-to visit spot for cool unique pieces and fun gifts.

J. L.

AMAZING PLACE. We stopped in, attracted by the awesome rainproof chair lounger displayed outside. Within is a magical gallery/shop of super intelligent design furniture, art and gifts. Every piece oozes high tech design and quality. Andreas is a vey friendly genius who encourages everyone to have a very active involvement in his creations and space. We loved our short time here and will certainly order online, recommend highly and return. All the very best Andreas - you deserve your spot as a kiwi icon. MUST VISIT PLACE!

P. C.

If you're into quirky gadgets and furniture, then this is the place to visit in Mapua. I'm a technology teacher and I loved this place. The owner kindly allowed me to take some photos to try and convince my boss that we should be investing in the equipment to teach our children these modern technological methods. We also chatted for sometime and we both shared our enthusiasm for these great devices. I bought this clock as it's a brilliant example of STE(A)M learning. Shame there's only 5 stars 😉

m. c.

What an amazing shop to visit, the moment we walked in we knew it was something special. Beautiful furniture and surprises around every corner. Fabulous service in the shop as well as follow up care...well worth a visit!!

B. C.

This incredible place gets better and better as you move through. From beautifully crafted furniture to the most incredible wooden toys and objects. It reminds you of the magic of handmade, mechanical objects in a digital world.

B. G.

This is a fascinating place, full of quirky furniture, ornaments, toys and other things. Absolute must stop if you’re driving past!

G. H.

Absolutely amazing place. Creative, unique, fun, interactive, educational, mind-blowing. You will want to spend a lot of time here. Well priced too. Thankyou

W. B.

Love this place. So many amazing creations and beautiful furniture.

N. S.

Always a good spot to visit/browse/buy in Mapua. So many fascinating items for everyone with an eye for engineering design and stylish furniture. And friendly guidance from the host to explain the inner workings.

S. S.

A fun quirky store full of fascinating treasures. It starts of with some unusual and beautifully crafted furniture pieces and then turns into this hall for all sorts of gadgets, art, gifts and toys. The topic is made of wood or a kit set. The owner, a german carpenter, is very friendly and will happily answer all your questions. Every item is high quality, beautifully designed and given lots of thought. It's definitely worth a visit.

J. S.

I purchased a article from Rare Creations, and unfortunately it got lost in the post to the U.K. I needed proof of purchase and it was supplied immediately with very good service.

T. W.

One of my favorite places to visit. It's a wonderful gallery with great Art work and quality woodwork . Love how some items are interactive . The friendly owner Andrea's is very helpful. I have bought some really different items there, it's a great place to buy something outside the box . I will be back and always tell people to go check the gallery out . Highly recommended

E. H.

A truly unique "must visit" experience. Something new for everyone including the person who has everything.

J. U.

Very original place full of unique wooden creations. Super inspiring, great for kids!

A. M.

Such a cool place to stop! We had to get over the voice in our heads saying we mustn't touch things in this shop - you must!! Very fun, I haven't seen anything like it before. Wonderful place to buy presents for those people in your life who have everything already :)

C.

Great store/gallery. Really interesting unique pieces, quite a bit more to see than you first realise as you walk around the store changes from larger furniture to smaller items. All very beautiful if you like things made from wood.

E. J.

Fantastic interactive gallery! Extremely well laid-out and warm atmosphere from start to finish. 5 stars all the way.

A. H.

An excellent gallery to visit with the most unique toys, handcrafted furniture and amazing art pieces. Not to be missed when visiting Nelson. Make sure you chat to the owner, as he can give you an amazing insight into some of those amazing objects of beauty.

T. H.

The place has well crafted, high quality items and a very friendly and knowledgeable owner. Has a really awesome range available, including toys, shelving, puzzle boxes, knives, and more. I'd highly recommend swinging by, it has something for everyone.

J. C.

I visited this Gallery recently for the first time on my birthday outing at Mapua. I felt like Alice in Wonderland discovering what this beautiful gallery had to offer....(.and indeed I was Alice in Wonderland in the 2019 Nelson Mask Parade! ) I could not have had a better birthday present/experience and have already recommended it to many friends as a "must see" place/experience. Thank you Andreas. You are a gracious and fun host.

B.

Such a fun place to visit. Unique toys, gifts, furniture and more. Friendly and helpful staff. Best of all, they encourage you to touch stuff. Have made a couple purchases here, very affordable, especially for what it is. So cool to see wooden toys again too

C. F.

Waow ! What a fabulous experience I had ! I've been so amazed by the creativity of Andreas. This artist made me laugh, dream and amazed by what he can do with his hands. The place is wonderful ! It is a must see in NZ. But keep your children under supervision : the place contains fragile pieces of art! Enjoy !

D.

This place is amazing! It is so unique. There are so many amazing hand crafted items for all ages. The place for an amazing gift. My favourite thing is how many different things in the gallery are interactive. It is a must see in Mapua.

C. M.

Amazing! Fantastic interactive shop with very friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended if you're looking for something different

S. H.

Rare Creations is a unique gallery experience in Mapua Tasman. Displaying a wide range of furniture, art and interactive displays. The gallery owner Andreas has created a stunning environment to present high quality work from a number of artists and furniture makers. Certainly a joy and a must visit for anyone who appreciates the finer qualities of wood and woodworking.

J. C.

This fascinating place is a favourite for me and the many people I love to take there. So many amazing things to see and (as we are encouraged to) touch. Don't just drive past. You'll be missing a wondrous, unique experience enhanced by friendly and helpful staff.

M. H.

Lovely interactive art studio. Artists work is wonderfully displayed

J. T.

Wonderful journey through beautiful, hand-made and rare creations of art. Uplifts the soul to be immersed in such exquisite pieces. Also, there's opportunity to buy a few small handcrafts for gifts.

M. M.

This is a wonderful place to stop and have a wonder around. This is not "just a shop" - its immersive and curious, there are suprises around every corner. The owner is friendly and genuinely wants to share his creations. 100% a must see for tourists and locals alike. You dont feel pressured into buying anything and leave feeling uplifted and entertained.

N.

Rare Creations is a great place to visit with its unique custom made furniture made with quality workmanship and lots of quirky artefacts and working models to keep you entertained while browsing the well set out gallery. If you are passing through Mapua I highly recommend you call in to this friendly establishment.

A. H.

Just received our beautiful piece of furniture hand crafted by Andreas. It's superb, thank you. Always a delight to visit the gallery as well.

M. B.

Incredibly creative. An amazing collection of beautiful craftsmanship, ingenious and entertaining creations and a very warm welcome - what more could you ask for? Well worth a visit!

d. P.

Awesome gift place for the guys lots of handmade items will return worth checking out

T. F.

Truly unique experience, amazing and interactive.

P. R.

I thought the products were unique and well made.the staff were helpful and friendly.definately going back at some point.

C. D.

Great spot to stop off - amazing furniture and very cool creations. Personalised service and you’re encouraged to touch everything - with a few surprises in store!

V. S.

Hi Andrean, When I was looking for furnitures,somehow I looked at your website and I came to know at your shop you got too many collections.I would like to buy a big bookshelf for my new house.I will visit your shop soon.

H. B.

Outstanding place to visit and a must-do in Mapua. Very high quality items for sale across all price ranges and excellent service (but please control your kids:)

K. A.

Cool place to visit lots to see and buy

N. T.

Plenty to see and interact with, beautiful furniture pieces, unique inventions and friendly owner.

G. M.

Awesome stuff, all sorts of beautiful well made light shades pictures, furniture, knives and art.

M. K.

I had a wonderful service when I ordered a present for my brother. Even from Germany !

D. O.

Wow, what a unique shop! Love the creative and innovative products. Fantastic for adults and children alike.

N. S.

Lots of original high quality woodworking items together with interesting gifts and toys for all ages. Worth a stop.

M. P.

Amazing wooden furniture and ingenious devices. Owner very friendly and informative. Recommended.

A. S.

High quality stuff, great for all kinds of presents for all ages. Love the natural materials. Highly recommended!

W. B.

Very interesting and eclectic shop. Impressive craftsman and woodworking from local and international woodworkers.

T. V. W.

A beautiful expression of wood workmanship. You can actually touch stuff in this Gallery as it is interactive. I love it.

J. T.

An amazing and fun place to visit

T. G.

A very exciting collection of art, furniture and so much more is a must if you are in the area

P. H.

A little bit of magic and cleverness that makes you smile. The world needs more of this! I want more of this! You will too.

E. O.

The perfect place for presents. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for something different.

S. J.

So many cool and interesting things here. So glad we stopped in to have a look.

K. A.

The art work is wonderful and the interactive stuff is awesome highly recommended

R. H.

Such an interesting place to visit. Allow plenty of time as there is so much to look at.

L. a.

Great shop and friendly staff

A. B.

Amazing Art & Craft.

L.

Best place i've seen for a long time, loved it?

C.

This place is not to b missed.It is Wow.

G.

You must stop and look at this gallery!

T. B.

Very cool stuff

C. H.

This place is not to b missed.It is Wow.

G. H.

You must stop and look at this gallery!

E. B.

Amazing!

J.

(Translated) Excellent gallery, original for its interactive side. Our children loved to visit it like Ali Baba's cave. Andreas is passionate and very warm. It is definitely worth a stop if you go to Mapua! (Original) Excellente galerie, originale par son côté interactif. Nos enfants ont adoré la visiter comme une caverne d'Ali Baba. Andreas est passionné et très chaleureux. Ca vaut vraiment le coup de s'y arrêter si vous passez à Mapua !

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