Aigantighe Art Gallery facts for kids
The Aigantighe Art Gallery is a cool place to see art in Timaru, New Zealand. It opened in 1956. It has one of the biggest public art collections in the South Island. You can also explore its outdoor sculpture garden, which features amazing art from New Zealand and other countries.
Aigantighe Art Gallery
How the Gallery Started
The Grant family started the Aigantighe Art Gallery in 1956. They had moved to Timaru all the way from Scotland. The gallery is located inside a beautiful old mansion.
The Gallery Building
The main building is an old mansion built in 1908. In 1978, more space was added to the mansion. This new part helps show even more art.
An architect named James S. Turnbull designed the original mansion. The building is considered a special historic place by Heritage New Zealand. This means it is an important part of New Zealand's history and is protected.
