Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū is the city's public art gallery, opened in 2003 on Worcester Boulevard as the successor to the Robert McDougall Art Gallery of 1932. Its curved glass-and-steel building holds the city's collection of New Zealand and international art and presents changing exhibitions.

Good to know

Opening hours: Mon–Tue 10:00–17:00Wed 10:00–21:00Thu–Sun 10:00–17:00
Price: Free entry

Hours checked October 17, 2026 · source christchurchartgallery.org.nz

When to go

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Mon10:00–17:00

Tue10:00–17:00

Wed10:00–21:00

Thu10:00–17:00

Fri10:00–17:00

Sat10:00–17:00

Sun10:00–17:00

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Frequently asked questions

Is Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū free?

Yes. Entry to Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū is free.

What are the opening hours of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū?

Opening hours: Mon–Tue 10:00–17:00 · Wed 10:00–21:00 · Thu–Sun 10:00–17:00.

Free entry

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