A heritage organisation and visitor base for Napier's Art Deco buildings, run by Art Deco Trust, a not-for-profit charity. The Art Deco Centre is in Memorial Square, at 5 Clive Square East in Napier South. Napier was rebuilt in Art Deco style after the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake, and the trust runs guided walking tours, vintage car tours and self-guided options.
Walking tours run daily, with headsets so guests can hear the guide, and some tours include inside visits to buildings. Vintage car tours are also offered, and guests can dress in period clothing. The trust holds Art Deco Festival Napier in February and Winter Deco in July. Summer hours, from 1 October to 31 March, are 9am to 5pm. Winter hours, from 1 April to 30 September, are 9.30am to 2.30pm. The centre is closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday, and on Anzac Day until 1pm. Customers say the guides are knowledgeable and friendly and the tours are well paced. One noted the walk is brisk. Our pick in Napier for a first look at the city's Art Deco history.