Canterbury Museum, Christchurch

Canterbury Museum
Canterbury Museum in 2017
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General information
TypeMuseum
Architectural styleGothic Revival
LocationChristchurch, New Zealand
Address11 Rolleston Avenue
Completed1882
Inaugurated1870 (first part of building)
Renovated1995
Design and construction
Architect(s)Benjamin Mountfort
Website
canterburymuseum.com
Designated25 September 1986
Reference no.290

The Canterbury Museum is a museum located in the central city of Christchurch, New Zealand, in the city's Cultural Precinct.[1] The museum was established in 1867 with Julius von Haast – whose collection formed its core – as its first director.[2] The building is registered as a "Historic Place – Category I" by Heritage New Zealand.[3]

  1. ^ Canterbury Museum, Christchurch, Virtual Tourist Archived 30 March 2013 at the Wayback Machine.
  2. ^ "The Canterbury Museum". Retrieved 13 April 2013.
  3. ^ "Canterbury Museum (19th century portion)". The Register. New Zealand Historic PlacesTrust. Retrieved 27 February 2011.