The Lost Gypsy Gallery
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This quirky collection is an interactive exhibit crammed with creative contraptions and tinkered-with toys, showcasing fantastical automata art by Blair Somerville.

📜 Interactive art gallery and theatre in Papatowai, New Zealand, featuring automata and kinetic sculptures by Blair Somerville, made from found objects.

Why Go

💡 Explore unique, interactive automata art
⚙️ Explore a world of moving mechanical devices
🖐️ Engage with artworks by winding handles and pushing buttons
☕ Enjoy coffee and homemade treats on site
✨ Unique, imaginative, and unlike anything else
🌧️ Great rainy day activity
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages (Gallery), adults for Theatre

Why Avoid

🚫 Winding Thoughts Theatre is R13, no children allowed

Cost

💰 Gallery bus $10, Winding Thoughts Theatre $10 (separate tickets).

Hours

🕒 Summer (late Oct - late Apr): 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, closed Wednesdays. Winter (late Apr - late Oct): Closed.

Tips

⏳ Allow 45-60 minutes for the full experience
🗓️ Check website for seasonal opening hours
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Supervise children closely in the bus gallery

Getting There

🅿️ Free on-site parking available
📶 Free Wifi for customers

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