Welcome

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
The Great Museum Santa Search
1 December – 11 January
Entry forms from Museum Information
Get your detective hats on because it’s back and better than ever! Use your powers of observation to hunt for Santas hidden all over the Museum. Find them all and you can go in the draw to win a great prize.
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Glass Invitational NZ
Until 8 February
Robert McDougall Gallery
Open 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
 Glass Invitational NZ is the premier presentation of contemporary New Zealand glass art. Curated by Stephen Higginson and toured by Milford House Ltd, Glass Invitational NZ features works of international significance by New Zealand’s foremost glass artists and surveys the major achievements and innovations in the field.
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