Reviews of Quartz Museum of Studio Ceramics. (Museum) in Whanganui (Manawatu Whanganui).

Quartz Museum of Studio Ceramics

106 Reviews

10 Comments

Museum

Tourist attraction

8 Bates Street, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand

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Open hours of Quartz Museum of Studio Ceramics

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Wednesday

10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Thursday

10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Friday

10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Saturday

10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Sunday

10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Reviews of Quartz Museum of Studio Ceramics

L. H.

A must visit place in Whanganui. I am really surprised there are so many beautiful and stunning ceramic collections.

T. H.

This is well worth a visit. The owner Rick Rudd has an amazing collection of pottery / ceramics from most of NZ's top potters. Absolutely beautiful. Rick is very clearly an extremley accomplished artist with absolutely stunning works of his own on display. A very generous gesture letting us enjoy this stunning collection.

S. T.

Every town has a hidden gem. This is Whanganui's. It is criminal that this place is not as visited as it should be. Rick, resident artist and founder of the museum, is an absolute treat to talk to, and you can spend well over an hour just talking with him if that's your thing. His knowledge of New Zealand potters is incredible. The museum has several rooms over two floors, with the ground floor being wheelchair accessible. You'll find collections of works from New Zealand and Whanganui itself, as well as a rotating exhibition downstairs. As of writing, it hosts the Emerging Practitioner in Clay Award, run by Rick from little old Whanganui. Upstairs focuses on specific potters, but also holds a room dedicated to the collection from a recently passed potter that was donated in its entirety to the museum. There are stunning works everywhere you look. This is the kind of place that should be making Whanganui a destination, rather than a stop along the way. If you do visit, consider buying a teapot (some are even practical to use). If not, leave a donation. You'll see why Quartz is a must-see.

C. G.

The owner and Curator of this collection is a fabulous man! I spent about 90 min wondering around in his collection of pottery and was absolutely enthralled. He has such a wide mix of art here. I loved every minute and will definitely go back again.

C. Y. H.

Compact, interesting, and full of great artwork.

C. M.

A must see for anyone interested in NZ arts, even if you don't think you're into pottery! Rick is a wonderful host with a great depth of knowledge and passion for ceramic art.

R. L.

Awesome ceramics gallery and museum. Some of New Zealand best moderne (late 20thc) pottery on display. A credit to the dedication of Rick Rudd and the late Simon Manchester. Big thks.

D. M.

We came for a quick visit, and ended up leaving 90 minutes later -- and then only cuz our brains and hearts were totally over flowing! Somehow ceramics, concentrated at this scale and in this way, become tremendous. You must see to believe.