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Fast Facts about Art Center Market in Christchurch Address of Art Center Market in Christchurch: The Arts Centre of Christchurch Trust, Box 845, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Contact no. of Art Center Market in Christchurch: Tel: 64 3 363 2836 URL of Art Center Market in Christchurch: www.artscentre.org.nz/artcraftml.asp E-mail of Art Center Market in Christchurch: info@artcentre.org.nz Arts Centre Information opens daily at: 9.30am - 5pm, 7 days Free guided tours available at: 10am - 3.30pm, 7 days Rutherford's Den open daily at: 10am - 5pm, 7 days Features of Art Center Market in Christchurch Neo-Gothic buildings (designed by Mountfort and built from 1876 onwards) were formerly occupied by Canterbury University. It was converted into the Art Center Market in Christchurch in the 1970s, when the University moved west to the Ilam district. By moving to the suburbs in the 1970s, Canterbury University left vacant a fine collection of Gothic Revival stone buildings, which were then transformed into terrific arts, shopping, and dining complex. The building of Art Center Market in Christchurch includes a Great Hall (1882), the central clock tower (1877) and the main entrance. At the west corner of the main block is the room in which Rutherford carried out his early physics experiments. The famous philosopher Karl Popper (1902-94) also taught here (1937-45). The other features of Art Center Market in Christchurch include: - It is home to various dramatic, ballet and musical ensembles, and almost every day there are performances of high quality. - It presents a busy and bustling scene, particularly at weekends. It is a vibrant and exciting venue for a huge range of New Zealand made art and crafts, shopping, education and entertainment. - There are over 40 specialty shops, fine art galleries, world-class theatre, art house cinemas, bars, restaurants and cafes, a bustling weekend Art, Craft and Produce Market, and an array of festivals and special events throughout the year. It is also an excellent place to stop for food, coffee, or a glass of wine # there are several cafés and a wine bar. - On Saturday and Sunday Market you'll find jewelry, prints, bric-a-brac, and handmade clothing and crafts as well as food stalls. - This market is a seeding ground for talented artisans. Many former stall holders are now resident in the center or running successful businesses in other parts of the city or country. - For your entertainment, there are free live entertainment that kicks off at noon on weekends and goes until 2 pm.
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