Fred & Myrtle’s Paua Shell House at Canterbury Museum |
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Level 1
Hear the extraordinary story of an ordinary Kiwi couple in a short film before stepping through the front door and into the famous paua shell lounge of Fred and Myrtle Flutey. Fred & Myrtle’s Paua Shell House at Canterbury Museum is open from 9.00am daily, with sessions running throughout the day.
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Ake ake kia kaha: 150 Years of the Canterbury Regiment |
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Until 26 July
Foyer
A small exhibition commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Second Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast Battalion Group.
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Body in Action |
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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.
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Assume Nothing |
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4 July – 6 September
Level 3
The intimacies, complexities and nuances of gender diversity are explored and celebrated in this collection of portrait photographs by Rebecca Swan and film by Kirsty MacDonald. Individuals portrayed include much-loved New Zealand personalities Carmen Rupe and Georgina Beyer, activist and spokesperson Mani Bruce Mitchell, and artist Shigeyuki Kihara. Developed and toured by TheNewDowse. Image: Georgina, 1998, Rebecca Swann.
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Snare/mâhanga: contemporary artists respond to birds in the Canterbury Museum collection |
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23 July – 13 September
Robert McDougall Gallery
Open 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
As part of the Christchurch Arts Festival 2009, contemporary artists draw inspiration from the Museum's bird collection and address issues of extinction, conservation, collecting and preservation. Works from artists including Hannah and Aaron Beehre, Wayne Youle, Hamish Palmer, Ronnie van Hout and Bill Hammond are displayed alongside original ornithological specimens.
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Threadworks 09: Canterbury Embroiderers |
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24 July – 2 August
Visitor Lounge
The Canterbury Embroiderers guild presents selected works produced by members, featuring traditional techniques through to more experimental approaches.
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Chamber of Commerce |
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8 August – 1 November
Visitor Lounge
The Canterbury Chamber of Commerce’s long and rich history, spanning 150 years, is remembered through historic photographs that track the development of Canterbury’s economic prosperity.
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