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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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