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OPEN EVERYDAY
(Except Christmas Day)
9.00 am - 5.30 pm
(October - March)
9.00 am - 5.00 pm
(April - September)

LOCATION
Rolleston Avenue
Christchurch
New Zealand

FREE ADMISSION
Donations appreciated
Discovery $2 per person

TELEPHONE
64 3 366 5000

Canterbury Museum is a key attraction in Christchurch city's Cultural Precinct
The Museum is also a Qualmark endorsed visitor activity.

 

Welcome

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

Currently Featured
Techno-colour Cliff
Until 30 May
Discovery
Create digital art on this giant colouring-in experience. Colour in the Cliff cartoons as you move across the interactive floor. There’s also a colouring competition to enter for the chance to see your own creation displayed on the PoolSystem.
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The Great Museum Moa Egg Hunt
Until 31 May, Museum-wide
Join the fun of the Great Museum Moa Egg Hunt. Can you find the find the moa eggs hidden throughout the Museum? Spot them all and enter the draw to win a great prize.
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The Paua House – sneak preview tour
4, 11, 18, and 25 May
2.30 – 3.30 pm
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Be one of the first to see Fred and Myrtle Flutey’s famous paua shell lounge in its new home at Canterbury Museum. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to take a look behind the scenes as the exhibition is installed. Bookings are essential; telephone 03 366 9429 ext 824.
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Da Vinci Machines
Opening 27 June 2008 for a limited season
From flying machines to war machines, see the incredible inventions of Leonardo Da Vinci come to life.
Admission: adult $12, child $8, family (2 adults, 2 children) $35.
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