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The Dowse Art Museum, Wellington

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TripAdvisor

white_knight_and_dog

As a visitor to New Zealand I try to be polite and grateful when being admitted to free admissions for which people in New Zealand are paying. But.... This is a lovely building. It is very spacious an... more »
LachmiPunjabi

The Dowse Art Museum is a small art gallery.It has a great kids area for children to be creative.The entry is free and the exhibits are good.It also has a café to relax and eat and drink tea or coffee... more »
richardparry

I think the Dowse precinct is probably the best attraction in the Hutt valley. There's always some new exhibit to see and a great room for kids to get creative in. The cafe was closed last time I was ... more »

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Key Man

Great place. Good options for kids, very generous portions, good atmosphere. Highly recommend.

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Justin Pescini

Nice food and with a view of event going on in the square.

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Mark Bennett

Great location, fantastic food and decent coffee

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Angelos Drakon

Overpriced food and drinks. Staff was unperturbed and indifferent toward customers. WiFi was fast and layout was spacious.

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Leigh Kennaway

I've just moved to Lower Hutt and already visited this cafe several times, as well as recommending it to visiting family and friends. The coffee is delicious, the food well priced and extremely tasty, and the staff are all very friendly. Well worth visiting!

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