Canterbury Museum
opens at 09:00 tomorrow
History museum
Visit Canterbury Museum at CoCA to enjoy collection highlights and temporary exhibitions while our Rolleston Avenue buildings are being redeveloped.
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Stefan C. 2016-01-03Always enjoy my trips to the museum, My favourite exhibition being the t-shirt display in 2015, especially the ruckus caused by the cradle of filth t...
Laura K. 2016-11-18I went in looking to just waste some time on a rainy day; ended up staying until closing time!
Sharlene S. 2016-11-13Such a great place to take the kids. We always love the discovery room.
Kylie S. 2016-11-13My kids had a great time at the museum and they love the Discovery room.
Diana E. 2016-10-22Interesting with lots of Maori exhibits. Its proximity to the Botanical Gardens was A+. Guides and greeters were friendly.
Peter J C. 2016-10-11All very good. Well worth the time spent there. Would go back again.
Rebecca D. 2016-10-08A trip to the museum is always a treat. The Air New Zealand exhibit is great.
Vicki T. 2016-10-03Yesterday we visitied the Air Nz 75YEARS DISPLAY.Was excellent and well worth a visit to see the displays for the young and old.Was lots of hands on...
Simon K. 2016-09-30I first visited the museum in 1999. My visit this was with my family. The kids loved it, especially the 75 years of flying exhibit. The virtual...
Kim T. 2016-09-29Had such fun here with my youngest too so much so that we are coming back with oldest ones
Lalchhanhima R. 2016-09-28Excellent! i LOVE the music section and the huge garden oustide, quite walkable from everywhere!
Cathy K. 2016-09-26Visited Air new Zealand 75 year exhibition. Highlights were the displays of flight attendants uniforms and watching old footage .Because of poor...
Mark R. 2016-09-26Thoroughly enjoyed wandering through the Air New Zealand 75th Anniversary Exhibition with my nearly 2yr old son. Awesome interactive activities for...
Ravi Subramanian S. 2016-09-24Loved the exhibits. It's free entry. Nice friendly staff. Wish I could have gone one more time to see things in detail.
Heather Ma'ire T. 2016-09-24John and I enjoyed walking the museum learning about the moas. My favourite was old christchurch street felt like going back in time. John favorite...
Elaine H. 2016-09-20We are so lucky to have this in the city. The 75th anniversary of Air NZ is brilliant for all ages. Don't miss it.
Aya M. 2016-09-17The museum always has something for everyone. The special exhibitions that they host are always interesting. Some exhibitions can be controversial but...
Mark I. 2016-09-17A must see, especially the VR future, that combined with the history makes this a very personal story.
Shersingh D. 2016-08-20Antique and beautiful museum display of items assending order and sound proof
Yvonne G. 2016-07-26It was so interesting especially DA Vinci went back twice.
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Canterbury M. 2017-11-28
Free Public Talk: Curatorial Manager Sarah Murray talks about the history of the memorial to Captain Robert Falcon Scott and the Polar party who perished on their return journey from the South Pole in 1912. Image: 1940.193.46
Free Public Talk: Curatorial Manager Sarah Murray talks about the history of the memorial to Captain Robert Falcon Scott and the Polar party who perished on their return journey from the South Pole in 1912. Image: 1940.193.46
Canterbury M. 2017-11-28
GREAT SCOTT: The Story of a Christchurch Memorial. Curatorial Manager, Sarah Murray talks about the history of the memorial to Captain Robert Falcon Scott and the Polar Party who perished on their return from the South Pole in 1912. Tuesday 5 December 10.
GREAT SCOTT: The Story of a Christchurch Memorial. Curatorial Manager, Sarah Murray talks about the history of the memorial to Captain Robert Falcon Scott and the Polar Party who perished on their return from the South Pole in 1912. Tuesday 5 December 10.
Canterbury M. 2017-11-23
LAST WEEKEND to see ‘Hākui: Women of Kāi Tahu’, closes Sunday. Celebrates the lives and legacies of respected Kāi Tahu wāhine (Ngāi Tahu women) as seen from the perspective of kā uri whakatipu (today’s generation). Developed by Otago Museum alongside Hāku
LAST WEEKEND to see ‘Hākui: Women of Kāi Tahu’, closes Sunday. Celebrates the lives and legacies of respected Kāi Tahu wāhine (Ngāi Tahu women) as seen from the perspective of kā uri whakatipu (today’s generation). Developed by Otago Museum alongside Hāku
Canterbury M. 2017-11-22
BULA BULA To celebrate Fijian Language Week, Canterbury Museum recently said a very warm bula (hello) to 60 members of the Canterbury Fiji Community. Hosted by Dr Lisa McDonald, Associate Curator Human History (Māori and Pacific) and Hatesa Seumanutafa, C
BULA BULA To celebrate Fijian Language Week, Canterbury Museum recently said a very warm bula (hello) to 60 members of the Canterbury Fiji Community. Hosted by Dr Lisa McDonald, Associate Curator Human History (Māori and Pacific) and Hatesa Seumanutafa, C
Canterbury M. 2017-11-20
BEAUTIFUL POTTERY on display and for sale in the 44th annual exhibition of Canterbury Potters Association members. Emerging and well-established crafts people and ceramic artists are exhibiting this year with a diverse range of work from domestic function
BEAUTIFUL POTTERY on display and for sale in the 44th annual exhibition of Canterbury Potters Association members. Emerging and well-established crafts people and ceramic artists are exhibiting this year with a diverse range of work from domestic function
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