Christchurch, South Island
Canterbury Museum at CoCA
Canterbury Museum is a window into the wonders of New Zealand and has been operating and collecting treasures for 150 years. From moa to Antarctic penguins and bizarre artefacts we have something to keep all ages interested.
Our Pop-Up Museum at CoCA
For 150 years we have been telling stories of Waitaha Canterbury, now the Museum is rewriting its own story by embarking on an exciting new journey of redevelopment. The Rolleston Avenue site is closed but from mid-2023 you can visit our cool new pop-up Museum at 66 Gloucester Street. Online you can continue to explore the collections and be part of the amazing redevelopment journey that lies ahead.
Around half the pop-up Museum is dedicated to collection highlights and visitor favourites from the Museum’s permanent galleries. The other half displays temporary exhibitions.
Education Programmes ~ Ngā Hōtaka Mātauranga
Whilst we redevelop our exciting new museum we have plenty to occupy your class of all ages!
Fun and educational activities are on offer either at our Pop-Up, or Quake City, or Riccarton Bush, or developed and themed programmes you can conduct at your school.