# The Physics Room, Christchurch Central City The Physics Room is a gallery at 301 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City. [Call 03 379 5583]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. ## About, in one paragraph Its own website describes it as “The Physics Room is a contemporary art space based in Christchurch, New Zealand”. It opens six or more days a week. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Hereford St near Montreal St, route 8) is 85 m away; a shared path passes within 213 m; council off-street parking is 146 m away. The address’s own page keeps 28 council reports on file. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## Opening hours - Monday: Closed - Tuesday – Friday: 11 am to 5 pm - Saturday – Sunday: 11 am to 4 pm _Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 301 Montreal Street, Christchurch 8013 _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Kind:** Galleries _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** 03 379 5583 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Website:** https://physicsroom.org.nz _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** physicsroom@physicsroom.org.nz _(Its own website)_ - **Also known as:** Christchurch Art Gallery Outer Spaces _(OpenStreetMap)_ ## In its own listing The Physics Room exists to act as a catalyst for the development and promotion of ideas and debate through art. It evolved out of South Island Art Projects organization in June 1996 and is now also home to artwork from the Christchurch Art Gallery. Open Tuesday - Friday 10am-5pm. Saturday & Sunday 11am-4pm _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)_ - **Address record:** [301 Montreal Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/301-montreal-street), 28 reports on file ## The reports nearby 4,120 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9089850), 324–336 Montreal St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [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 - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9084452), [60 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/60-cashel-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 fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9083125), [330 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/330-montreal-street) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9070847), [48 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/48-worcester-boulevard) - [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) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9048411), [2 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-worcester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9048343), [45 Gloucester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/45-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9048319), [322 Montreal St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/322-montreal-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9048303), [48 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/48-worcester-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 85 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 96 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, 252 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Shared path, 213 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Wilsons Off-street, 146 m (36 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [Montreal Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/montreal-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Physics%20Room%2C%20301%20Montreal%20Street%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5313824,172.6303378) ## Nearby - [The Arts Centre Mākete](https://www.chch.live/business/the-arts-centre-makete-christchurch-central-city), Markets, 11 m - [Zen Sushi & Dumplings](https://www.chch.live/business/zen-sushi-dumplings-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 17 m - [Curator’s Deli](https://www.chch.live/business/curator-s-deli-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 24 m - [Brannigans](https://www.chch.live/business/brannigans-christchurch-central-city), Business, 34 m - [Ashley and Martin](https://www.chch.live/business/ashley-and-martin-christchurch-central-city), Centre, 37 m - [Rent Right Property Management](https://www.chch.live/business/rent-right-property-management-christchurch-central-city), Business, 37 m - [Scott Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1727-scott-statue-reserve), Botanic, 266 m - [Bridge Of Remembrance](https://www.chch.live/park/1518-bridge-of-remembrance), Botanic, 304 m - [Friendship Corner](https://www.chch.live/park/1371-friendship-corner), Botanic, 331 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._ - [Civic Offices](https://www.chch.live/facility/council-office-8), Council office, 119 m ## The nearest other galleries - [NMG Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/nmg-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 69 m - [Woodcraft Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/woodcraft-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 80 m - [Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-art-gallery-te-puna-o-waiwhetu-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 134 m - [Pumanawa Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/pumanawa-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 168 m - [CoCa](https://www.chch.live/business/coca-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 183 m - [Ravenscar House](https://www.chch.live/business/ravenscar-house-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 201 m - [Flare](https://www.chch.live/business/flare-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 596 m - [Expression Tattoo & Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/expression-tattoo-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 730 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/gallery#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Bleu Des Crepes](https://www.chch.live/business/bleu-des-crepes-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 43 m - [The Rolling OM](https://www.chch.live/business/the-rolling-om-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 44 m - [Skin Space](https://www.chch.live/business/skin-space-christchurch-central-city), Business, 50 m - [Fiddlesticks](https://www.chch.live/business/fiddlesticks-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 51 m - [The Lucky Cup](https://www.chch.live/business/the-lucky-cup-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 58 m - [The Fudge Cottage](https://www.chch.live/business/the-fudge-cottage-christchurch-central-city), Fudge, 59 m - [Friday Creative](https://www.chch.live/business/friday-creative-christchurch-central-city), Business, 66 m - [Soul Jewellery Ltd](https://www.chch.live/business/soul-jewellery-ltd-christchurch-central-city), Business, 67 m - [Moriarty Dental](https://www.chch.live/business/moriarty-dental-christchurch-central-city), Business, 71 m - [Absolution](https://www.chch.live/business/absolution-christchurch-central-city), Business, 75 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=-43.5313824&lon=172.6303378) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5313824,172.6303378,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20Physics%20Room) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3351724141), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is The Physics Room?** A gallery in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is The Physics Room?** 301 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, on [Montreal Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/montreal-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5313824,172.6303378,17) **Is The Physics Room still trading?** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. **How do you contact The Physics Room?** phone [03 379 5583](tel:033795583) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://physicsroom.org.nz), email [physicsroom@physicsroom.org.nz](mailto:physicsroom@physicsroom.org.nz) (its own website). **When is The Physics Room open?** Monday: Closed; Tuesday – Friday: 11 am to 5 pm; Saturday – Sunday: 11 am to 4 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. **What other galleries are near The Physics Room?** [NMG Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/nmg-gallery-christchurch-central-city) (69 m), [Woodcraft Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/woodcraft-gallery-christchurch-central-city) (80 m), [Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-art-gallery-te-puna-o-waiwhetu-christchurch-central-city) (134 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/gallery). **What’s near The Physics Room?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/301-montreal-street) holds 28 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [The Arts Centre Mākete](https://www.chch.live/business/the-arts-centre-makete-christchurch-central-city) (11 m); the Hereford St near Montreal St bus stop is 85 m away: route 8; a shared path passes within 213 m; nearest park: [Scott Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1727-scott-statue-reserve) (266 m). **What stood where The Physics Room is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5313824&lon=172.6303378) ## 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 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) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - Record assembled 2026-10-19 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/the-physics-room-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/gallery Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city