Canterbury Museum

Housed in a striking neo-Gothic building at the heart of Christchurch, the Canterbury Museum spans three floors and delves into the stories of the region and the broader world. Visitors can stroll down a meticulously recreated 19th-century Christchurch street, observe the skeletons of dinosaurs and extinct native birds, and examine the vehicles used by Antarctic explorers on their journeys to the South Pole. This museum offers a rich, immersive experience that brings history and natural wonders to life.