Canterbury Museum Pop up
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Why go
- The museum's most loved pieces fill half of the pop-up's space.
- Temporary exhibitions take the other half of the pop-up space.
- A small selection of exhibits in the CoCA gallery, near the Art Gallery.
Opening hours
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Know before you go
- Open every day of the week, from 09:00 to 17:00.
- The pop-up is at 66 Gloucester Street in the central city.
- The main Rolleston Avenue buildings are closed while a new museum is built.
- Collections can be explored online during the redevelopment.
What's inside
- A colonial history section
- A Māori collection
- An Antarctic exploration display
Tips for your visit
- Look for the CoCA (Centre of Contemporary Art) building. The main Rolleston Avenue site is closed.
- The pop-up gives a taste of the new museum, with highlights from the collection.
History
- Mid-2023The pop-up opened in the CoCA building while the main museum was redeveloped.
- 2029The main building is closed for rebuilding until mid-2029.
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- Website
- canterburymuseum.com/
- Phone
- +64 3 366 5000
Questions and answers
Where is the Canterbury Museum Pop up?
It is at 66 Gloucester Street in the central city of Christchurch. It sits in the CoCA (Centre of Contemporary Art) building, near the Art Gallery.
What are the opening hours of the Canterbury Museum Pop up?
The pop-up is open every day of the week, from 09:00 to 17:00.
What does the Canterbury Museum Pop up show?
It shows highlights of the museum's collection, including its most loved pieces, and changing temporary exhibitions. Each fills half of the space.
Is the main Canterbury Museum on Rolleston Avenue open?
No. The main building is closed for rebuilding until mid-2029. Collections can be explored online during the redevelopment.
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