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The Vanya Taule'alo Gallery

14 Reviews

#15 of 21 things to do in Apia

Museums, Shopping, Art Galleries

Apia, Upolu 685, Samoa

Review Highlights

“Perfect location for Taumeasina guests”

We had a lovely lunch here and the coffee was great. It's got a nice view across the water. The... read more

Reviewed 16 November 2017

Phillipa M

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

“Loved the Art here”

Did some shopping here. Some wonderful art and other objet d'art. Wonderful owner Vanya. Well worth... read more

Reviewed 28 September 2017

Afghankiwi

Opotiki, New Zealand

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5.0 14 reviews

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Nov 15, 2017

“Perfect location for Taumeasina guests”

Sep 27, 2017

“Loved the Art here”

About

The Vanya Taule'alo Gallery is 4 minutes outside of Apia. We exhibit and sell contemporary and traditional Samoan art works and handcrafts. We source our artworks and handcrafts and gifts from Samoa and the Pacific. All items selected are created by...more

Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

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Apia, Upolu 685, Samoa

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+685 20011

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Phillipa M

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

3420

Reviewed 16 November 2017

Perfect location for Taumeasina guests

We had a lovely lunch here and the coffee was great. It's got a nice view across the water. The gallery was good and I got a little keepsake to take home to remind me of a special holiday

Date of experience: October 2017

Thank Phillipa M

Afghankiwi

Opotiki, New Zealand

5820

Reviewed 28 September 2017

Loved the Art here

Did some shopping here. Some wonderful art and other objet d'art. Wonderful owner Vanya. Well worth a visit. Lovely Cafe adjoining.

Date of experience: September 2017

1 Thank Afghankiwi

Thanks for coming and commenting

Alison772015

Greater Adelaide, Australia

4114

Reviewed 7 September 2017 via mobile

Fantastic gallery and an excellent lunch venue. The cafe is a in great position overlooking attractive gardens.

A great place to visit in Apia. We had a great lunch and the gallery has a good range of Samoan handicrafts. We enjoyed the visit.

Date of experience: August 2017

Thank Alison772015

Alison we are glad you enjoyed your visit come again soon when in Samoa.

Grammy554

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

3813

Reviewed 4 August 2017

Extremely Interesting!

The Gallery is in the same building as Legends Cafe, so you can have a fantastic lunch and peruse the gallery. There are some very lovely jellery items, pearls to die for but also very individual local jewellery and art work. A good range of...More

Date of experience: July 2017

1 Thank Grammy554

Happy that you enjoyed our Gallery !

Michelle C

Auckland Central, New Zealand

1412

Reviewed 23 July 2017

Amazing Selection

A great selection of art, jewellery and local crafts - Vanya has an amazing eye. Next door to Legends Cafe and five minutes walk from the Taumeasina Island Resort this is well worth a visit

Date of experience: July 2017

1 Thank Michelle C

Lovely to have you visit us during your stay in Samoa.

pandanuspalms

Apia

2725

Reviewed 18 October 2016

Don't miss it!

Beautiful and original art from Samoa and the pacific. If you want a unique keepsake from your time in Samoa, this is the place to go. Vanya knows, supports, and promotes all the local artists on display in her gallery. Something to suit all tastes...More

Date of experience: October 2016

1 Thank pandanuspalms

JohnnyAuckland

Christchurch, New Zealand

7640

Reviewed 9 October 2016

Gallery treasures

This gallery, which is only a 5 minute drive from down town Apia, is a real must for tourists. Close to the Taumeasina resort, it has a lovely outlook over the lagoon from the outdoor cafe, which is a pleasant stop after purchasing some treasures...More

Date of experience: September 2016

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Richard J

Omaha

162123

Reviewed 19 February 2016

Excellent gallery of Oceania arts

Located on the outskirts of Apia, so that you have to take a short taxi ride, but worth it if you want to see a fine collection of painting, sculpture, and other arts and crafts from all over Oceania. We did find an interesting metal...More

Date of experience: February 2016

1 Thank Richard J

Talofa Richard, I am wondering if you are still in Samoa as I would like to make a time to see you at the gallery so we can help you with your enquiry. The gallery does post artworks overseas and this is not a problem...More

barbara19532015

Perth, Australia

2726

Reviewed 26 March 2015

Loved this gallery

Went with a friend, loved Vanya and her gallery, lots to see, some very unique pieces from all over the pacific, the setting is beautiful, felt like we were in paradise.

Date of experience: November 2014

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JMarcelline

Vientiane, Laos

209

Reviewed 1 December 2014

Pacific art at its best

Vanya's is an excellent gallery to view the art works of leading Samoan and Pacific artistes and artisans from a range of genres (traditional and contemporary) and media (tapa, siapo, wood, stone, shark and whale bone). As are the artworks, the jewellery and craft displayed...More

Date of experience: April 2014

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