Canterbury Museum, Christchurch
| Canterbury Museum | |
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Canterbury Museum in 2017 | |
Interactive map of the Canterbury Museum area | |
| General information | |
| Type | Museum |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| Location | Christchurch, New Zealand, 11 Rolleston Avenue |
| Completed | 1882 |
| Inaugurated | 1870 (first part of building) |
| Renovated | 1995 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Benjamin Mountfort |
| Website | |
| canterburymuseum | |
| Designated | 25 September 1986 |
| Reference no. | 290 |
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The Canterbury Museum is a museum located in the central city of Christchurch, New Zealand, in the city's Cultural Precinct. The museum was established in 1867 with Julius von Haast – whose collection formed its core – as its first director. The building is registered as a "Historic Place – Category I" by Heritage New Zealand.