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Quake City

Coordinated by Canterbury Museum, it has exhibits about earthquakes in Christchurch, particularly the quakes of 2010–11.

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Centre of Contemporary Art
Toi Moroki, CoCA
Contemporary Art by New Zealand artists.
9am–5pm
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Statue of James Cook
Commemorating the 3 journeys of Captain James Cook to New Zealand. The statue was unveiled in 1932 and was moved to its present location in 1989.
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Christchurch Art Gallery
Spectacular $47-million facility opened in 2003, the largest in the South Island, with over 5000 items and visiting exhibitions. The gallery reopened in Dec 2015, after 5 years of being a Civil Defence Centre and then repairs. You can store your suitcase at the reception, so it is a nice place to go in the morning if you are leaving in the afternoon.
Thu-Tue 10AM-5PM, Wed 10AM-9PMUsually free
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Christchurch Casino
Dress code (jeans now allowed). You get a free meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) if it is your birthday (booking essential).
Daily except Good Fri, 25 Apr, 25 Dec