Teeming Tennis Balls |
12 December – 18 April
Level 3 landing
This summer we’re serving up a challenge! Correctly guess how many tennis balls are packed inside our display case, fill in a competition entry form and you could win a great prize provided by Canterbury Tennis.
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Christmas Brass Band |
20 December
12.00 – 1.00 pm
Outside Museum entrance
Canterbury Museum will resonate to the sound of Christmas music as Leopard Coach Lines Canterbury Brass plays popular Christmas carols and festive songs. Singing along is definitely encouraged.
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At Home with Ivan Mauger |
9 January
10.00 am – 12.00 noon
Transport Gallery
Meet one of the greatest riders in the history of motor sport. Nine-time world champion Ivan Mauger will be in the transport gallery meeting visitors and enthralling them with the stories behind the memorabilia on display, including his “Triple Crown Special” gold-plated speedway bike.
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Pasifika Adornment |
4 February
10.00 am – 3.00 pm
Special Exhibition Hall
Make your own Pacific jewellery such as necklaces and bracelets with jewellery maker Maria Godinet-Watts as part of the Pacific Arts Festival. Cost: $10 per person. Bookings are essential; phone 366 9429 ext 817 or email discovery@canterburymuseum.com
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Master Weaver |
5 February
10.00 am – 3.00 pm,br>
Special Exhibition Hall
Discover the traditional and beautiful art of weaving from Samoan master weaver Misa Emma Kesha and Dunedin weaver/artist Rokahurihia Ngarimu-Cameron, as part of the Pacific Arts Festival. Cost: $10 per person. Bookings are essential; phone 366 9429 ext 817 or email discovery@canterburymuseum.com
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Ko te patu o te poi – The beating sound of the poi |
7 February
10.00 am – 1.00 pm
Special Exhibition Hall
Learn how to use natural materials such as harakeke and raupo to make traditional poi. Members of the acclaimed weaving collective Korowai Tahi will demonstrate techniques and answer questions in this hands-on workshop as part of the Pacific Arts Festival. Cost: $10 per person. Bookings are essential; phone 366 9429 ext 817 or email discovery@canterburymuseum.com
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Qiao Yi Lion Dance Team |
7 February
1.00 – 2.00 pm
Outside Museum entrance
Welcome in the start of the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Tiger with an amazing display of lion dancing by the Qiao Yi Lion Dance Team. The group will be performing the Chinese Southern Lion (Xing Shi) dance.
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Pleasure and Play in Edo Japan: Floor talk |
9 February
6.00 – 7.00 pm
Level 3
Dr Richard Bullen, lecturer in Art History and Art Theory at the University of Canterbury, will discuss the exhibition of paintings and prints from the beautiful ukiyo-e collection of Canterbury Museum.
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Pleasure and Play in Edo Japan: Decoding the hidden symbols in Kabuki actor prints |
9 February
7.00 – 8.00 pm
Bird Hall
Learn how Kabuki prints celebrate the actors’ duality as fictional stage characters and living superstars. Dr Rachel Payne will decipher the pictorial symbols associated with the actors’ heritage and individual style, and discuss their subtle incorporation into the pictures. Discover how these prints were not just pin-ups of popular performers, but had great significance for connoisseur fans.
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Takumi: Japanese Drummers |
14 February
1.00 – 2.00 pm
Outside Museum entrance
Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Tiger, and be amazed by the incredible sound and skill of Japanese drumming performed by Christchurch based group Takumi.
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