Christchurch Arts Centre

The Arts Centre spans multiple Gothic Revival buildings with stone walls, pointed arches, and decorative elements designed by architect Benjamin Mountfort.

Originally established in 1878 as Canterbury College, the complex suffered significant damage during the 2011 earthquake and underwent extensive restoration works.

The center includes Rutherford's Den, dedicated to Nobel Prize winner Ernest Rutherford, and hosts exhibitions, performances, and cultural events throughout the year.

The facility contains over 70 entities, including galleries, museums, cinemas, shops, restaurants, and event spaces open daily from morning until evening.

Twenty-one of the twenty-three structures at the Arts Centre hold Category 1 heritage status, forming New Zealand's largest collection of protected buildings.

Location: Christchurch City

Architects: Benjamin Mountfort

Address: 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch

Website: https://artscentre.org.nz

GPS coordinates: -43.53160,172.62808

Latest update: May 11, 2025 23:39