Craft and chat with us at the SAM Van at the Tatura Market! The SAM Van is back on the road, and this time we’re coming to Tatura Market! Kids and families are invited to drop in to our free hands-on workshop, where we’ll be crafting our very own Picasso-inspired portraits as we gear up […]
SAM Talks: Fran O'Neill Join us at SAM for an in-conversation event with 2026 SAM Selectd artist Fran O’Neil and SAM Community Curator Caroline Esbenshade. Over an hour, the pair will explore Fran's creative processes, her time spent in the New York arts scene, and the inspirations behind her recent exhibition On The Move, now […]
SAM Storytime with Emma (GV Libraries) Little ones will catch the reading bug with our new story time sessions in our Children’s Gallery, led by Emma from GV Library. Each 45-minute story time will begin with a lively reading by Emma, followed by a hands-on crafting activity that brings the stories to life. Program details […]
Bar SAM | 8 May Date night, friends’ drinks, end-of-week debrief – elevate your Friday nights at Bar SAM. We’ve teamed up with the Elsewhere at SAM crew to bring you an ambient bar experience on our Level 4, where you can enjoy drinks and bar snacks in an architectural space while taking in the best view […]
SAM Club 2026: Term 2 Join us for SAM Club Term 2, our afterschool program for primary aged students in grades 2-6 who love to learn and explore their creativity! This term, kids will dive into the imaginative worlds of artists including Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, and Henri Matisse. Inspired by their artworks, kids will […]
Picasso on the Road: SAM Van Outreach Program | May – September The SAM Van Outreach Program, delivered by SAM museum professionals, brings our exhibitions to life beyond the gallery, providing engaging, hands-on learning experiences directly to schools and community spaces. From May to September 2026, the SAM Van will bring a set of cases […]
Petit Picasso Studio for Kids | 23 May Step into a world of colours, shapes and wild creativity with Petit Picasso Studio for Kids! Inspired by our brand-new exhibition, Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso, these free monthly drop-in workshops invite kids to imagine themselves in their very own artist studio, complete with an array of […]
Opening Day Celebration | Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso Celebrate the opening of Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso with a vibrant day of art, creativity, and entertainment at SAM. Enjoy family-friendly activities, hands-on creative workshops, live music, outdoor activations, delicious treats, and a special afternoon talk from Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki’s Senior Curator […]
SAM Talks: Bringing Facing Modernity to Australia with Dr. Sophie Matthiesson Join Dr. Sophie Matthiesson, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki Senior Curator, International Art, for a special afternoon talk introducing Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso and tracing the exhibition’s journey from a private collection in New York City to New Zealand, and now across the Tasman to SAM. Event Details: […]