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Fossil Fun 

Calling all up and coming paleontologists! 


Canterbury Museum will be at various libraries around Christchurch City during these September school holidays, sharing their love of dinosaurs and fossils with free drop-in events. There will real and replica fossils of dinosaur teeth, crabs, stegosaurus plates, and a coprolite (fossilised poo!) for you to handle and learn more about! The team will be ready to share their expert knowledge and answer any questions you might have. There will also be a badge maker on site for you to make your very own dino themed badge! 

Free drop-in events. Suitable for all ages.

Shirley Library - Monday 22 September, 11.00am–1.00pm

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Centre - Tuesday 23 September, 11.00am–1.00pm

New Brighton Library - Wednesday 24 September, 11.00am–1.00pm

South Colombo (at The Colombo Mall) - Tuesday 30 September, 11.00am–1.00pm