# The Central Art Gallery, Christchurch Central City The Central Art Gallery is a museum at Christchurch Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Central City. [Call 03 365 7070]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. The picture the page leads with, from its own website: [business image](). ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, route 8) is 154 m away; a separated cycleway passes within 56 m; council off-street parking (54 spaces) is 93 m away. The address’s own page keeps 9 council reports on file. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** Christchurch Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Museums _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** 03 365 7070 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** https://thecentral.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Email:** art@thecentral.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Also known as:** Library Building _(OpenStreetMap)_ ## In its own listing Jonathan Smart Gallery has been showcasing contemporary NZ art since 1987 and has now opened a new exhibition and selling gallery in the historic Arts Centre Library building. Known as The Central, the gallery features work by leading contemporary New Zealand artists, displayed sympathetically in order to celebrate the Library's unique character. Open Tuesday - Sunday 10am-5pm _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Heritage item:** Library and Setting, highly significant in the District Plan _(District Plan)_ - **Consent CRC154729:** Water Take/Use, held by The Arts Centre of Christchurch Trust Board, to 14 Sept 2050, 22 m from the pin _(ECan consents)_ - [Every consent ECan grants](https://www.chch.live/consents), the whole roll - **Address record:** [2 Worcester Boulevard](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-worcester-boulevard), 9 reports on file ## The reports nearby 2,959 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127300), [2 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9124632), [294G Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/294g-montreal-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9124612), [294 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/294-montreal-street) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9124038), [28 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/28-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9113896), [7 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-rolleston-avenue) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9113889), [7 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-cashel-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9113880), [7 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-cashel-street) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9089531), [322 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/322-montreal-street) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9084216), [11 Rolleston Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/11-rolleston-avenue) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9082415), 7–15 Gloucester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9069529), [15 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/15-cashel-street) - [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9062190), [28 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/28-worcester-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, 154 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, 231 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 231 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Separated cycleway, 56 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Ravenscar House Museum, 93 m (54 spaces, 2 mobility, 4 EV) _(Council parking data)_ - [Worcester Boulevard](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/worcester-boulevard), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Central%20Art%20Gallery%2C%20Christchurch%20Arts%20Centre%2C%202%20Worcester%20Boulevard%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5315164,172.6282192) ## Nearby - [Two Productions](https://www.chch.live/business/two-productions-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 20 m - [Cellar Door](https://www.chch.live/business/cellar-door-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 25 m - [Paint 'n' Sip](https://www.chch.live/business/paint-n-sip-christchurch-central-city), Craft, 28 m - [The Fudge Cottage at the Arts Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-fudge-cottage-at-the-arts-centre-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 30 m - [Pumanawa Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/pumanawa-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Galleries, 34 m - [Quad Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/quad-eatery-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 38 m - [Armagh Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1254-armagh-reserve), park, 341 m - [Scott Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1727-scott-statue-reserve), Botanic, 438 m - [Nurses Memorial Chapel](https://www.chch.live/park/1472-nurses-memorial-chapel), Botanic, 441 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ - [Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-29), Car park, 110 m ## The nearest other museums - [Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities](https://www.chch.live/business/teece-museum-of-classical-antiquities-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 39 m - [Rutherford's Den](https://www.chch.live/business/rutherford-s-den-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 44 m - [Canterbury Museum Pop-Up](https://www.chch.live/business/canterbury-museum-pop-up-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 342 m - [Quake City](https://www.chch.live/business/quake-city-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 532 m - [Ngaio Marsh House](https://www.chch.live/business/ngaio-marsh-house-cashmere), Cashmere, 4.5 km - [Te Whakairinga Mutu / Air Force Museum](https://www.chch.live/business/te-whakairinga-mutu-air-force-museum-wigram), Wigram, 6.7 km - [Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/mike-pero-s-motorcycle-gallery-avonhead), Avonhead, 6.8 km - [New Brighton Museum](https://www.chch.live/business/new-brighton-museum-new-brighton), New Brighton, 8.2 km - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/museum#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Fragranzi Artisan Perfume Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/fragranzi-artisan-perfume-studio-christchurch-central-city), Business, 40 m - [Lumière Arthouse Cinema](https://www.chch.live/business/lumiere-arthouse-cinema-christchurch-central-city), Business, 43 m - [Bijou Cocktail Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/bijou-cocktail-bar-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 44 m - [Paint 'n' Sip Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/paint-n-sip-studio-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 47 m - [The Free Theatre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-free-theatre-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 48 m - [Opening 2022: Boutique Arts Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-2022-boutique-arts-hotel-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 50 m - [The Observatory Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/the-observatory-hotel-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 53 m - [Christchurch Rebuild Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-rebuild-tour-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 65 m - [Christchurch Hop On Hop Off Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-hop-on-hop-off-tour-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 67 m - [Discover Christchurch Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/discover-christchurch-tour-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 67 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5315164&lon=172.6282192) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5315164,172.6282192,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20Central%20Art%20Gallery) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/512569955), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is The Central Art Gallery?** A museum in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is The Central Art Gallery?** Christchurch Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Central City, on [Worcester Boulevard](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/worcester-boulevard). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5315164,172.6282192,17) **Is The Central Art Gallery still trading?** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. **How do you contact The Central Art Gallery?** phone [03 365 7070](tel:033657070) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://thecentral.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [art@thecentral.co.nz](mailto:art@thecentral.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other museums are near The Central Art Gallery?** [Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities](https://www.chch.live/business/teece-museum-of-classical-antiquities-christchurch-central-city) (39 m), [Rutherford's Den](https://www.chch.live/business/rutherford-s-den-christchurch-central-city) (44 m), [Canterbury Museum Pop-Up](https://www.chch.live/business/canterbury-museum-pop-up-christchurch-central-city) (342 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/museum). **What’s near The Central Art Gallery?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-worcester-boulevard) holds 9 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Two Productions](https://www.chch.live/business/two-productions-christchurch-central-city) (20 m); the Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St bus stop is 154 m away: route 8; a separated cycleway passes within 56 m; nearest park: [Armagh Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1254-armagh-reserve) (341 m). **What stood where The Central Art Gallery is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5315164&lon=172.6282192) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s active resource consents, recorded where the consented activity happens (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - Record assembled 2026-10-21 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/the-central-art-gallery-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/museum Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city