Art galleries exhibition spaces foundations and cultural centers New Caledonia

At the end of the trail, an old colonial house, renovated by a doctor and bought by the Northern Province, now houses the center and a craft workshop. Lapita pottery, discovered in the commune, was exhibited here for the first time. Two of them were discovered in 1995 in Foué, the historical cradle of Lapita identification. Events of all kinds are organized regularly (information by phone).

This large building contains paintings and sculptures of Kanak art. It is named after a pro-independence leader from Maré who was assassinated with Jean-Marie Tjibaou by Djubelly Wéa, a pro-independence extremist, in 1989. Temporary exhibitions are also organized every six months, as well as several cultural events. Sophie, surrounded by her team, will also be able to inform you about the activities to do on the island. A visit that is worth it!

The Higginson House is an architectural witness of the beginning of the ^20th century. It was built by Gabriel Laroque on a piece of land bought from John Higginson, founder of the Nickel company. Throughout the year, this municipal cultural space offers historical and heritage exhibitions as well as art and contemporary creation exhibitions. Mediations, conferences, meetings with artists, tea-chats, theater evenings, workshops, shows and screenings are regularly presented. Don't miss a visit!

In the Latin Quarter, this gallery is a must in Noumea to discover the works of Juliette Pita, Caroline Degroiselle, André Gable, Michel Moulimois, Johannes Wahono, Bruno Curetou, Anne-Gaëlle Cabanas or Paul Jacoulet, the French artist from Japan. Vernissages and meetings every month. Come and visit this institution of Noumea Art, established over 20 years ago. Admire the works spread out in several spaces in its 320 m² premises of various artistic movements. A framing workshop is also available.

Opened in 2013, the Voh Cultural Center is a new vector of cultural exchange in the Northern Province. It hosts local and national exhibitions and shows as well as the Voh media library and cyberbase. Closed because of the pandemic, it is back in service in 2021, stronger than ever. Many exhibitions and other cultural events, such as dance workshops or computer training, take place there. Don't hesitate to visit their Facebook page to check their program, and even less hesitate to visit them.