General information

Location

Canterbury Museum
Rolleston Avenue
Christchurch
New Zealand

Christchurch is the main city of the Canterbury region, in the South Island of New Zealand.

Canterbury Museum is on Rolleston Avenue at the end of Worcester Boulevard by the Botanic Gardens, just over 500 metres from Cathedral Square.

Click here to see a map christchurch.org.nz

Hours and admission

Canterbury Museum is open every day (except Christmas Day)
Summer hours: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm (October – March)
Winter hours: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm (April – September)

Documentary Research Centre: open 1.00 pm to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday

General admission to the Museum is free, donations are appreciated.
Discovery entry is $2.00 per person, free entry for children under three.

General Tours

Take a free guided tour around Canterbury Museum. Staff will be happy to answer your questions and provide you with interesting information about the galleries and collections.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm
Please meet in the Foyer, level 1