Nestled deep in the coastal foothills of the Waitākare ranges, McCahon House embodies some of Auckland's most vital historical narratives. It stands now—as it did for McCahon— as a place where art, society and the natural environment converge. The house retains the hand-tooled additions and innovations made by McCahon himself. As a vibrant example of New Zealand vernacular architecture (a bach), it's a natural extension of his paintings.
Open
Sat–Sun 1–4pm
Wed–Fri 1–4pm by email appointment
Closed public holidays
Contact us:
mccahon@mccahonhouse.org.nz
Office : 09 816 9488
Suggested Donation
$5 per adult
Cash or eftpos on arrival
Our bank account: 06-0287-0734086-00
Driving:
Drive down to French Bay to turn around (and admire the view McCahon painted) and then proceed back up the street to park on the road verge in front of McCahon House. Please park with consideration for the neighbours. There is additional parking at French Bay, a very short walk up to the house.
By Bus:
Buses run hourly to the Titirangi village and part way down Otitori Bay Road. Check with Auckland Transport for timetables.
Emma Fitts, Muse with Lace in the Laundry, 2018. Photo Credit: Neeve Woodward.
The home in Titirangi, Auckland, that Colin McCahon occupied with his family in the 1950s. It is now a museum dedicated to the artist. Photograph by Jeremy Toth.
The adjacent McCahon House Artists Residency. Photo courtesy of Patrick Reynolds
Nestled deep in the coastal foothills of the Waitākare ranges, McCahon House embodies some of Auckland's most vital historical narratives. It stands now—as it did for McCahon— as a place where art, society and the natural environment converge. The house retains the hand-tooled additions and innovations made by McCahon himself. As a vibrant example of New Zealand vernacular architecture (a bach), it's a natural extension of his paintings.
Open
Sat–Sun 1–4pm
Wed–Fri 1–4pm by email appointment
Closed public holidays
Contact us:
mccahon@mccahonhouse.org.nz
Office : 09 816 9488
Suggested Donation
$5 per adult
Cash or eftpos on arrival
Our bank account: 06-0287-0734086-00
Driving:
Drive down to French Bay to turn around (and admire the view McCahon painted) and then proceed back up the street to park on the road verge in front of McCahon House. Please park with consideration for the neighbours. There is additional parking at French Bay, a very short walk up to the house.
By Bus:
Buses run hourly to the Titirangi village and part way down Otitori Bay Road. Check with Auckland Transport for timetables.
Guided Tours
We offer guided tours of the McCahon House for groups by appointment. McCahon House is open to the public 1pm–4pm, Saturday–Sunday, or Wednesday–Friday by email appointment. We encourage you to book prior to your visit to help us manage visitor flow.
When you visit the McCahon House Museum we endeavour to give you a visceral experience of an artistic life—the questions, the constraints, the particularities of pursuing a life where curiosity and a desire to create art were paramount. For us such pursuits are the fundaments of a strong artistic community.
Bookings for groups are essential
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To make an appointment outside of our open hours please email mccahon@mccahonhouse.org.nz to organise a day and time.
If you are a teacher wanting to organise a school visit to the McCahon House please email us for further information.
Due to the steep terrain and multiple steps, the McCahon House visit is not recommended for people with restricted mobility and does not have wheelchair access. We recommend clothing suitable for the outdoors and flat footwear.
