Canterbury Museum An Intriguing Look At The World Of Art

As the second largest city in New Zealand, Christchurch offers numerous options for entertainment

. Those who enjoy shopping will find the city brimming with charming boutiques, mega malls and everything in between. Those who wish to explore the culinary delights in Christchurch will discover that the city offers many award winning establishments as well as charming wayside cafes and fast food chains to choose from. One would also find a sprinkling of historic architecture seated comfortably next to a new world wonder. Those who would like to go mountain climbing or ride a wave will realise that these attractions can also be easily reached.

The many popular attractions and things to do that the city offers are; a tour through the Christchurch Garden, the theme park Adrenaline Forest, a picnic by Avon River, a visit to the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, the neo-gothic Christchurch Cathedral and the exciting Canterbury Museum.

At the Canterbury Museum one would find some truly unique and fascinating exhibitions and artefacts located on Rolleston Avenue. Driven by the incentive of becoming a world class museum, a visitor can expect a truly worthwhile experience. One of the museums most treasured possessions is a collection of artefacts from the heroic age of discovery in Antarctica.

The collection that is owned by the museum can be divided in to seven spectrums. The collection from Antarctica displays the unique tools that were used and a portrayal of their lifestyle. A wonderful display of the culture can be seen in the Peoples of Waitaha/Canterbury section, where a look at its past, present as well as the future can be seen. Iwi Tawhito depicts life in New Zealand before the Maori ever came in to contact with Europeans. Our Land and Animals section displays the geological and biological history of the country with special focus on Canterbury. Windows of the World will take one through scientific and artistic portrayals of the rest of world, with special focus to those migrants who live in the city. The Costume Collection is also a commendable exhibit where pieces from far back as 1790 to 1970 can be found.

The museum commenced operations over 130 years ago, and today it amasses to 2.1 million pieces. Tours of the Canterbury Museum are an ideal way to explore the many artefacts. The guides are trained teachers and offer unique information related to the exhibits.

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by: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

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