| Canterbury Museum | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Museum |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| Location | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Address | 11 Rolleston Avenue |
| Completed | 1882 |
| Inaugurated | 1870 (first part of building) |
| Renovated | 1995 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Benjamin Mountfort |
| Website | |
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| Designated | 25 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]
- ^ Canterbury Museum, Christchurch, Virtual Tourist Archived 30 March 2013 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ "The Canterbury Museum". Retrieved 13 April 2013.
- ^ "Canterbury Museum (19th century portion)". The Register. New Zealand Historic PlacesTrust. Retrieved 27 February 2011.