McCahon House Museum
Images by Sam Hartnett
Discover the McCahon House Museum
McCahon House embodies some of Tāmaki Makaurau's most vital historical narratives. It stands now -as it did for Colin McCahon - as a place where art, society and the natural environment converge.
McCahon and his family lived in Titirangi from 1953 to 1959, a formative period in which he produced many of his most significant works. The house provided an intimate environment in which domestic life, art-making and the surrounding natural landscape were intertwined and became a transformative space for Colin's practice.
McCahon worked throughout the property- in the lounge, on the roof deck and in the garage - transforming the spaces of everyday life into places of artistic experimentation and production. It was here that works including the Northland Panels, Tomorrow Will Be The Same But Not As This Is and numerous works from his Kauri series were created.
Today, McCahon House remains as a uniquely significant taonga and offers a rare opportunity to experience this history firsthand: to enter the spaces in which McCahon lived and worked, and to connect with the environment that shaped his thinking and practice.
Visitors can expect
Free tours of the Museum and grounds
A limited edition McCahon print for sale
A hands-on art worksheet for children.
Creative activities for kids
Discover McCahon House Museum and take part in an engaging art worksheet that encourages creativity and imagination.
Map Number
30
Days
Saturday and Sunday
Address
67 Otitori Bay Road
Titirangi
Accessibility
Steep driveway or path
Steps to entry
Uneven Ground
Toilet Available for visitors
Seating Available
Parking
on-street Parking
Family-friendly
Suitable for children of all ages
Contact
Email | website | Instagram
