A Guide to Architecture and Art in Christchurch

Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House

Discover the home of NZ icon, Kate Sheppard.
Absolution Tattoo and Body Piercing

A contemporary tattoo and body-piercing studio in the Arts Centre.
Fiksate

Fiksate provides an unexpected hotspot for Christchurch’s love of urban art.
Canterbury Museum

It’s exciting times for Canterbury Museum as a major five-year redevelopment is now underway at its Rolleston Avenue site. In the meantime, a pop-up a few blocks away serves as a temporary museum space.
The Arts Centre

A much-loved heritage hub for all things creative and cultural, Christchurch’s Arts Centre is a real jewel in the city’s crown.
CoCA

CoCA is a slick and ultra-modern art gallery space in the centre of Christchurch.
Christchurch Art Gallery

Locals and visitors alike have the pleasure of viewing some of the best art in New Zealand and the world here.
The National

The National has been at the forefront of the contemporary art scene in Christchurch for over a decade.