Canterbury Museum in Christchurch

Canterbury Museum

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Museum in Christchurch, New Zealand

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Is the Canterbury Museum free?

Visiting the pop-up museum is free, though donations are much appreciated. Its upstairs exhibition space can be accessed via stairs or elevator.

What is the most visited museum in New Zealand?

New Zealand's national museum is home to over two million objects across art, natural history, New Zealand histories, mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge), and Pacific cultures. World-renowned for its commitment to biculturalism, Te Papa is TripAdvisor's top tourist attraction in New Zealand.

What is the history of the Canterbury Museum?

Museum History The Museum was first established in the Provincial Council Buildings in 1867 featuring geology specimens collected by geologists Dr (later Sir) Julius von Haast and Dr Ferdinand Hochstetter. The Museum was first open to the public on 3 December 1867. Haast became the first Director in 1868.

Where is the Canterbury Pop-up museum?

For a taste of Canterbury Museum, visit our pop-up at 66 Gloucester Street in the central city.