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February Feature tour: Chinese New Year 二月特色观光：春暖二月, 喜迎龙抬头
Guided Tour
Past event
Meet at the front desk
Celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Dragon and take a free guided tour of our exhibition highlights with one of our Mandarin-speaking hosts.
基督城美术馆邀请您和我们一起欢度中国农历新年，使观众更好地了解展览，欣赏文物，本馆推出免费的中文讲解服务，带您畅游我们的艺术展览，共庆新年！
All tours last 45 minutes and there's no need to book. Meet at the front desk on the ground floor.
预约讲解时间为45分钟，时间为每周五早10点，每周三晚5点半。请在美术馆大堂前台等候。
If you’re planning to join a tour and have a group of 8 or more people, please consider contacting us to arrange a private tour. We can organise a time that suits your group.
如果您有私人团队超过8位以上, 请联系咨询我们预约私人讲解。
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Pacific Countdown Suite by Marilynn Webb
Join volunteer guide Susan Bidwell as she discusses Marilynn Webb's Pacific Countdown Suite on display in Marilynn Webb: Folded in the Hills on the ground floor.
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A free, guided art tour especially for parents with babies. Buggies welcome.
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Art Safari
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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.