1 / 3Canterbury Museum
π Christchurch Central City, Canterbury
Canterbury Museum's Gloucester Street pop-up brings collection highlights and rotating exhibitions to central Christchurch. A full-size crocheted wharenui, Photography of the Year display, and dinosaur exhibition fill the space - all with free entry.
π Family Action Verdict
Free, central, and genuinely surprising - the crocheted wharenui alone justifies the visit. Staff point families straight to the interactive areas.
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π¬ What Families Are Saying
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daniela _ carina
11 months ago
βUsually we are not really into museums but when we visited in the beginning of February 25 we had a really good time walking through the exhibitions (especially the Wharenui Harikoa, because it included light into the art as well) π₯° Beside the entrance we even had the opportunity to make pompoms at a little creative area, so I would definitely recommend a visit πβ
Kenpachi Zaraki
a month ago
βStumbled across this place while walking around and honestly had a good time. The museum is definitely small but from what I understand, they have a rotating exhibit so thereβs always something new to see. Spent around an hour there. Their stuff definitely feels random but it was all interesting. Also completely FREEβ
Joenna
9 months ago
βLovely, friendly staff. The guy at the door explained the free exhibitions I could visit. Came for the Photography of the Year photos, great experience and amazing pictures. My favourite is displayed downstairs.βοΈβ
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Overview
Canterbury Museum's pop-up on Gloucester Street carries the best of the collection the main Rolleston Avenue site is redeveloped. The centrepiece is a full-size wharenui crocheted by hand from five thousand balls of wool. Photography of the Year lines the walls downstairs; a dinosaur exhibition runs alongside. Staff at the entrance brief visitors on what's open and where to find the hands-on creative activities. Pram access throughout. Open daily, free entry.
