Christchurch Sights

Canterbury Museum

#18 of 169 things to do in Christchurch

#160 of 3153 things to do in New Zealand

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  • Address
    • Rolleston Ave
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 03-366 5000
  • Price
    • donation $2
  • Hours
    • 9am-5pm Apr-Sep, to 5.30pm Oct-Mar

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Lonely Planet review for Canterbury Museum

The absorbing Canterbury Museum has a wonderful collection of items of significance to NZ. Highlights include the Maori gallery, with some stunning pounamu (greenstone) pieces on display; the coracle in the Antarctic Hall used by a group shipwrecked on Disappointment Island in 1907; and a wide array of stuffed bird life from the Pacific and beyond. Don’t miss the statuesque Emperor penguin. Guided tours (donations appreciated) run from 3.30pm to 4.30pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Kids will enjoy the interactive displays at Discovery (admission $2).

 

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