Kia Ora, Welcome to The Arts Centre

The Arts Centre of Christchurch is a vibrant and exciting venue for a huge range of New Zealand made art and crafts, shopping, education and entertainment. There truly is something for everyone, with highlights including 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. Once the site of the University of Canterbury, these distinctive Gothic Revival buildings are today a maze of fun, wonder and delight, and form part of our award-winning tourism attraction.

Arts Centre Information open daily 9.30am - 5pm, 7 days
Free guided tours available 10am - 3.30pm, 7 days
Rutherford's Den open daily 10am - 5pm, 7 days