Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu

The magnificent Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu is situated in the heart of the city’s unique Cultural Precinct, and features a dramatic 90-metre glass and metal facade. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu enjoys the credit of displaying public art collections in New Zealand.

Features of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu

- Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu first opened its door for the public on 10 May, 2003 in the heart of Christchurch’s cultural precinct, encircled by Worcester Boulevard, Gloucester and Montreal Streets.

- Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu accommodates two floors of exhibition space, two educational activity areas, an auditorium, a café and wine bar, two retail outlets, a Sculpture Garden and underground parking.

- Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu, the largest art institution in the South Island exhibits a grand collection of superb Canterbury paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, photography and applied arts.

- Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu was established with the definite purpose of making a sincere effort to play a pioneering role in making Christchurch’s Cultural Precinct and Worcester Boulevard the most renowned and popular cultural tourism site in New Zealand.

- Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu enjoys frequent visits from international visitors to the City, domestic visitors, educational groups and special audiences as well as the families of Christchurch.

- Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu offers a host of daytime and evening programmes for individuals, families, friends and special groups. Every week, this gallery hosts a exciting range of lectures, floor talks, artists' talks, tours, art appreciation, films, dance and theatrical performances which reflect the full spectrum of the arts and facilitates presentation, interpretation and conservation of quality art works.

- The Shop is an intrinsic aspect of the Gallery operation with proceeds from your purchases supporting the Christchurch Art Gallery's Collections, exhibitions and programmes and the gallery also offers a wide range of events especially for children.

- Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu greets its visitors from 10am – 5pm every day but on Wednesday operates from 10am – 7pm and there is also the facility of free guided tours to make the visit more fruitful.

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