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The excellent Canterbury Museum is noted for its exhibitions about Antarctic exploration, Māori culture and natural history.


Our address

Address:
Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch 8013
Bus 17 (stop: Rolleston Avenue near Gloucester Street)
Telephone (03) 366 5000
Website www.canterburymuseum.com
Admission free
    Open Jan–Mar 9am–5.30pm daily; Apr–Sep 9am–5pm daily; Oct–Dec 9am–5.30pm daily

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  • izzy, 27 Sep 2019


    a must visit! i had a lovely time. do allot more time to make sure you're not in a rush because the museum is quite big. free of charge but donations are appreciated.

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  • Marcos Ribeirinho, 26 May 2019


    Verde, jardins, história natural, limpeza, tudo lindo e grandioso.

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  • Joak, 27 Oct 2018


    Way better than expected. A lot of variety, great work put on to describe Christchurch, the region and geological areas of Canterbury. And it's free. A must in the city.

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  • Kelly, 18 Oct 2018


    Very large museum with lots of interesting exhibits! Entrance is free. Don’t miss the Paua House! Such a neat little exhibit featuring Kiwi kitsch!

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  • Lucy, 10 Apr 2018


    First of all, it’s free! Good mix of exhibitions, great way to spend a few hours after walking round the Botanical Gardens. Eye opening exhibit on male sexual abuse, great to see this talked about.

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  • Alan, 15 Feb 2018


    Es GRATIS y tiene excelente información, vale mucho la pena

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  • Yaman, 26 Jan 2018


    Great exhibits and ideas!!

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  • Ms, 07 Apr 2017


    Free and amazing local history of NZ and the region

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  • Peaman, 10 Dec 2016


    クライストチャーチの歴史がサクッと分かります。植物園のついでに。

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  • Andrew, 21 Sep 2015


    the whale sounds are a little freaky

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  • Jackson, 24 Jan 2015


    Great museum to understand the history of Christchurch & the aftermath of major earthquake back in 2010-2011.

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  • Adin, 25 Feb 2014


    Great museum. Lots to explore must see in Christchurch

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  • Nathan, 11 Jan 2014


    Free! Great for tourists to ChCh

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  • Sandra, 08 Jun 2013


    $2 for discovery makes a cheap day's entertainment for kids but they need a small cafe for parents in there

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  • Herbal Viagra NZ, 17 Jul 2012


    Love the new earthquake exhibit, its very interesting.

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  • Henry, 15 Jul 2012


    Informative & poignant exhibit about the four big quakes to strike the area since 2010

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  • Loic, 15 Apr 2012


    A lot to see in this big and FREE museum Don't miss the Quake expo

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  • Pino, 21 Nov 2011


    This is one of the building that lets you forget you are in New Zealand and makes you believe you're in England

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  • Cameron, 13 Nov 2011


    The face value photo exhibit on modern te moko is really nice

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  • Tom, 19 Feb 2011


    The discovery room is excellent entertainment for kids on a rainy day

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