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| The South Canterbury Museum is a great place for adults and children to explore our region's nature and history. Housed in a unique octagonal gallery space are displays featuring South Canterbury’s geology, wildlife, Maori history, early European settlement and maritime history. A mezzanine floor gallery features social history including costume, household bygones and many aspects of local life in the past. A temporary exhibition space features a changing programme of colourful exhibitions covering a variety of topics. A local history library and research area gives access to a wealth of information and images covering local history, people and events. A rectangular wing to the south houses our 30,000 items in storage areas. Exhibition Area Hours Tuesday – Friday 10am – 4.30pm Saturday – Sunday 1pm – 4.30pm Closed Monday and Public Holidays Research Library Hours Tuesday – Friday 1.30pm – 4.30pm Sunday 1.30pm – 4.30pm Closed Monday and Saturday |
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