Quake City

“I was in Christchurch in August 2025, visiting from Wellington, this has been my first time visiting since the big earthquake, I knew and remembered how bad things were down here. But walking through Quake city really opened my eyes even more, the videos I watched and and so many pictures I came across, things were so much more worst down there, I’m really glad I made my way in here it’s a awesome place of history !!! Also Christchurch has come a long way since the earthquake,it’s awesome city”

“I’d definitely make this your first stop in Christchurch! It is an eye-opening experience on the earthquake history of the city. The city risen from its ashes like the Phoenix! It definitely gives you a deep appreciation for the time, money and effort the New Zealand people have put back into their community. We really enjoyed our chat with the curator and over all experience!”

“Quake City is very well organised and set up to provide stories, new clips and interactive displays for the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury Earthquakes. There is plenty of emotion and plenty of learning in each display and the shear size of destruction is astounding. As a geotechnical engineer, the soil liquefaction displays were incredible!”

“Absolutely superb. I loved this place. Really educational about earthquakes in general, combined with the moving stories of survivors and rescuers. Don't miss this if you are in Christchurch.”