Canterbury Museum

Experience New Zealand's rich cultural and natural heritage. Rare Maori artefacts and the stories behind them will fascinate you. Our Antarctic Gallery celebrates the heroic age of discovery and exploration. The Christchurch Street transports you back in time with the sights and sounds of pioneering days. Clothing and accessories from yesteryear are joined by decorative treasures in our galleries. Living Canterbury offers the chance for visitors to find out how Cantabrians live. Children will enjoy hands on fun at Discovery, our natural history centre ($2 entry). Frequent special exhibitions. Café and store.