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CoCA - Centre of Contemporary Art Toi Moroki

πŸ“ Christchurch Central City, Canterbury

β˜…4.5(127 Google reviews)

CoCA - Centre of Contemporary Art Toi Moroki is a Christchurch contemporary art gallery operating on a donation basis. Exhibitions rotate regularly and have included ceramics, wildlife photography, and international travelling shows.

βœ“ free entryβœ“ rotating exhibitionsβœ“ contemporary artβœ“ central cityβœ“ friendly staff

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

The donation-based entry removes cost as a barrier, and the rotating exhibitions mean there's something new on each visit. The gallery's position within Christchurch's cultural precinct - walkable to the Botanical Gardens and Arts Centre - makes it a natural stop on a central city day.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Entry is donation-based - no fixed admission charge
⏰Located near Christchurch Art Gallery, Botanical Gardens, and Arts Centre - combine easily
🎟️Exhibitions rotate regularly - check the website before visiting

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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Dee Ucef

11 months ago

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β€œVery cool to see the the Wildlife Photography Exhibition from the Natural History Museum in London is there! Great experience”

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Yannick Hornell

a month ago

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β€œGreat space to visit and exhibit at. Small but manages to fit a surprising amount of people when necessary.”

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Tegan Nottelling

a year ago

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β€œReally enjoyed my visit, Canterbury potters had an exhibition going on and It was lovely to see all the different styles of Ceramics. The entire area is amazing so make a day of it. Everything from the food vans to the little artisan art market was just lovely, will definitely go back again.”

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Overview

CoCA - Centre of Contemporary Art Toi Moroki is Christchurch's dedicated contemporary art space, located in the central city near the Christchurch Art Gallery. Entry is donation-based, making it accessible for all. Exhibitions rotate across a range of disciplines - reviewers have encountered Canterbury ceramics, the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photography Exhibition from London, and smaller pop-up shows.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00-17:00
Tuesday10:00-17:00
Wednesday10:00-17:00
Thursday10:00-17:00
Friday10:00-17:00
Saturday10:00-15:00
Sunday10:00-15:00

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