See a moa in a minute or spend hours exploring New Zealand’s rich cultural and natural heritage. Canterbury Museum is in the heart of Christchurch City, within strolling distance of the Botanic Gardens, The Christchurch Arts Centre, Christchurch Art Gallery and Cathedral Square.
Click here for this season's special exhibitions, or check out the upcoming talks, special events and children's programmes here
What's On
Night at the Museum 2 9 and 16 July
5.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Throughout the Museum
It’s back and bigger than ever! See history come to life in our very own night at the museum. Grab your flashlight and take a spooky after-hours walk around the dimly lit galleries of Canterbury Museum. You never know what you’ll discover! more
Paua House: One year on, shift of an icon 7 July
6.00 – 7.30 pm
Bird Hall
One year on from the opening of Fred & Myrtle’s Paua Shell House at Canterbury Museum we ask, “Is the Paua House still a New Zealand icon?” Top debating teams from Christchurch schools will argue their point of view following an introduction by curator Sarah Whitehead. more
Body in Action Until 26 October
Special Exhibition Hall
Put your body to the test! This interactive and fun exhibition will take you on an inspiring and informative journey of scientific discovery around the human body. Try out the Gutz Game, test your aerobic capabilities and find out where oxygen goes. more
