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Christchurch Art Gallery

Christchurch Art Gallery

The Christchurch Art Gallery, which opened in 2003, replaced the Robert McDougall Art Gallery as home for the city’s extensive art collection. It is the largest art institution in the South Island and features two floors of exhibition space, educational areas, an auditorium and retail outlets.

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Photograph by Jock Phillips

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John Wilson. 'Canterbury region', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 2-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/canterbury-region/15/4