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Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)

Worcester Blvd & Montreal St, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand
+64 3-941 7300
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  • Average12%
  • Poor3%
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Worcester Blvd & Montreal St, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand
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+64 3-941 7300
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Reviewed yesterday

Christchurch Art Gallery is a must see location. It is free and has lovely seating areas and a cafe. Good for tourist to the city who wants a break and a warm or cool place to relax and enjoy superb art from early New Zealand,...More

Thank nevslife
Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

My wife and I took our parents and late teenage children to the art gallery. We like to go there often to see the new exhibitions and also to browse the shop and stop in at the cafe/restaurant. The "yellow" exhibit was eclectic and playful....More

Thank Gavin H
Reviewed 1 week ago

free entry was good. lovely space with a mix of collected and local art works. Some galleries offered interactive displays which was good. I am not an art nut so I found it mildly interesting.

Thank MrRei
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

The gallery is a wonderful building but I have to say the art did not do a lot for me apart from the Fahey exhibition which was interesting to listen to and I appreciated her paintings.

Thank John491
Reviewed 1 week ago

This is a very nice art gallery with a good selection of contemporary and classic art. They have talk at 11am and 2pm - the stories provide informative highlights and good background information. Would definitely visit again whenever we get another chance.

Thank 865cathy
Reviewed 1 week ago

We found this art museum had a very innovative architecture. Compared to large cities' museums, it is on the small size but quite interesting. The gift shop had a good selection of gifts.

Thank T K
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

It was the worst ever visiting that I have had in last years with my 4 years old daughter. You can see the sign of " don't touch" and "no photo" in most parts. The staff and even visitors notice children unfortunately not politely. You...More

1  Thank Maryam A
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

The gallery exhibits are of a high standard. I especially enjoyed Jacqueline Fahey which is showing at the moment. We will be heading back tomorrow to “finish off” as there is a lot to take in. The shop was nice but over-priced as these shops...More

1  Thank Jenny H
Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Relaxing place to hang out with family or friends with nice art pieces. Quiet place to enjoy art exhibitions, nice place for photo taking too!

Thank shishu l
Reviewed 16 December 2017 via mobile

Visited the Christchurch Arts Centre which is conveniently located near the Botanic Gardens in the beautiful historic district of the city. The lovely building is being restored after earthquake damage but over half is complete and features a number of art galleries and made in...More

Thank Lynne A
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