Aigantighe holds Canterbury, other New Zealand, Pacific, Asian
and European art works from the 16th century to the present day and
its British Victorian painting collection is of great significance.
Revolving exhibitions from the permanent collection are held in the
House Gallery and regional, national and international exhibitions
in the Main Gallery. Collaborations with overseas collectors have
seen exciting exhibitions such as Swiss-Italian Impressionism
(2004) and Fashion in the Style of Frida Kahlo (2006) and Dutch Art
(2007). The sculpture garden by New Zealand, Japanese and African
artists is always open. Unique school holiday events include Art
Hunts, Art Car and historic painting dress-ups (a first for New
Zealand) of those shown in artworks in the collection.
Directions
Open Tuesday to Friday 1000 - 1600; weekends 1200 - 1600
Address:
49 Wai-iti Road
7910
Timaru
Phone:
+64 3 688 4424