Exhibitions
Events
On display
A Dream of John Bull and a King’s Lesson by William Morris
William Morris and Kelmscott Press A Dream of John Ball and A King's Lesson 1892. Macmillan Brown Library, University of Canterbury
Art Bite
Past event
Meet in the exhibition
For our first Art Bite of the new year, join volunteer guide Allanah James as she discusses William Morris’s A Dream of John Bull and a King’s Lesson in The Moon and the Manor House on the first floor.
Art Bites are 30-minute lunchtime presentations on a single work on display, presented by our staff, guides and guest speakers.
There's a new Art Bite to enjoy each Friday at 12 noon (except during public and school holidays)
Related reading: Free event
Exhibition
The Moon and the Manor House
18 September 2022
Aestheticism, Arts and Crafts, and the avid pursuit of beauty.
Event
Hawkins by Rata Lovell-Smith
Join guide volunteer guide Susan Bidwell as she discusses Rata Lovell-Smith's Hawkins in From Here on the Ground on the first floor.
Event
Taranaki by Christopher Perkins
Join curator Ken Hall as he discusses Christopher Perkins's Taranaki in From Here on the Ground on the first floor.
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Sign Language Tours
Celebrate Sign Language Week and take a free guided tour of our exhibition highlights with one of our guides and a sign language interpreter.
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Oh Baby, It's Art!
A free, guided art tour especially for parents with babies. Buggies welcome.
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Art Safari
A chance for pre-schoolers to paint, glue, print, stamp and colour without making a mess at home. Art Safari is designed for our youngest budding artists between 2-4 years old.
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Late Night Tour
Take a free guided tour of our exhibition highlights with one of our friendly, knowledgeable guides.
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Introduction to the Gallery Tour
Take a free guided tour of our exhibition highlights with one of our friendly, knowledgeable guides.