Christchurch Art Galleries

(Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ)



Photo showing the Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)The large selection of art galleries in Christchurch provides a further dimension for tourists visiting the city. All come with free admission and often feature collections of indigenous New Zealand and Maori art works.

One of the main galleries is the quite simply stunning Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu), which is a magnificent contemporary building in its own right and quite impossible to miss, being filled with more than 5,000 paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures. Quite different in its appearance and ethos is the Christchurch Centre of Contemporary Art (CoCA), where some 400 different artists are exhibited each year. This is also the place to come if you are in need of advice relating to fine art, including valuations, sales and education.


Further image of the Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)

Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)

Address: Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8015, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 941 7300
Situated in the city centre, on the corner of the Worcester Boulevard and Montreal Street, the spectacular Christchurch Art Gallery is one of the city's newest and largest, being constructed in 2003 to replace the Robert McDougall Gallery. The Art Gallery is without doubt the premier art space throughout Canterbury and features numerous galleries spread around three separate floors, which are named the Touring Exhibition, the Borg Henry, the Ravenscar Gallery for New Zealand Art, the William Sutton, the Sir Robertson and Lady Stewart, and the Contemporary Collections.

Housed in a breathtaking building, with striking modern architecture, other attractions here include a large auditorium area, many temporary exhibitions, a well-stocked shop, a library, a restaurant and a popular community sculpture garden. Cathedral Square is just a matter of minutes away, along with numerous large hotels and reliable restaurants.
Open hours: Thursday to Tuesday - 10:00 to 17:00, Wednesday - 10:00 to 21:00
Admission: free

Picture of the Centre of Contemporary Art (CoCA)

Centre of Contemporary Art (CoCA)

Address: 66 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 366 7261
One of the leading modern art galleries in Christchurch, the Centre of Contemporary Art can be found in the city centre, often being abbreviated to simply 'CoCA' for short. Featuring several separate art galleries, a large permanent collection of contemporary art works - including both paintings and sculptures, and many temporary exhibitions, the Centre of Contemporary Art (CoCA) actively promotes local New Zealand artists.
Open hours: Tuesday to Friday - 11:00 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday - 12:00 to 16:00
Admission: free, donations suggested

Christchurch Art Galleries

Galleria Arts Centre

Address: Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 363 2836
Located in the heart of the city centre and close to Christ's College, the Galleria Arts Centre is conveniently within walking distance of the Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu). Built in 1874 as part of the Canterbury University complex, the Galleria Arts Centre contains a number of different studio spaces, restaurants, cafés and handicraft shops. This popular complex has become an extremely important arts and crafts centre, enjoying especially high visitor numbers at the weekend.
Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Admission: free
Some of the most popular galleries in the Galleria Arts Centre include:





Brooke Gifford Gallery

Address: 112 Manchester Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 366 5288
Located on Manchester Street and next to Moorhouse Avenue, the Brooke Gifford Gallery sells a host of different paintings, sculptures, ceramics and prints. With around 20 temporary exhibitions each year, the Brooke Gifford is always keen to promote local New Zealand artists. Families may also like to check out the nearby Science Alive attraction, which also goes by the name of the New Zealand Science and Technology Centre.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 11:00 to 17:00, Saturday - 11:00 to 13:30
Admission: free

Dobson Bashford Gallery

Address: 112 Peterborough Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 377 2327
Full of excellent examples of contemporary art works, including large paintings, sculptures and colourful prints, the Dobson Bashford Gallery is sited in the centre and boasts many frequent exhibitions. Just a few blocks to the west, visitors often like to visit Hagley Park and its Botanic Gardens.
Open hours: Tuesday to Friday - 11:00 to 17:00, Saturday - 11:00 to 13:00
Admission: free

Fishers Fine Arts

Address: 138 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 348 8568
Fishers Fine Arts, in western Christchurch, is a particularly historic and notable commercial space in the city and is home to some truly exceptional paintings and sculptures, with regular temporary exhibitions throughout the year, attracting artists from all over the world. Nearby attractions include the Riccarton Bush and Anselm House.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00, Saturday - 11:00 to 16:00
Admission: free

Jonathan Smart Gallery

Address: 160 High Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8011, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 365 7070
The Jonathan Smart Gallery is a large commercial venue, specialising in contemporary and modern art. Exhibiting the work of local Canterbury and New Zealand artists, the Jonathan Smart can be found on the High Street, between Lichfield Street and St. Asaph Street, near to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.
Open hours: Wednesday to Friday - 10:30 to 17:00, Saturday - 10:30 to 13:00
Admission: free

University of Canterbury School of Fine Arts

Address: School of Fine Arts, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 364 2159
The University of Canterbury School of Fine Arts is located on the western side of the city and features many outstanding exhibitions by students, which include all kinds of art works in various mediums. With public galleries and an impressive permanent collection of paintings, the University of Canterbury School of Fine Arts ranks as one of the most important art schools in New Zealand.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 17:00
Admission: free


Other popular galleries in and around Christchurch include:











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