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Christchurch is a beautiful city in Canterbury. Canterbury on the other hand is the largest region in New Zealand and is a lovely place with a rich past full of tales and as such the name Canterbury also finds mention in the world of literature. The Canterbury Museum in Christchurch, New Zealand is dedicated to preserve the relics of the past and occupies an important place in the list of important heritage sites in the country. Features of Canterbury Museum in Christchurch - The Canterbury Museum enjoys a dominant position in the cultural precinct of Canterbury city. A visit to this Museum is an absolute necessary if you really want to know about the cultural heritage of Christchurch. - The Museum is located in close proximity to the city center. The central location makes the Museum easily accessible. - The Canterbury Museum came into existence in 1867 and is a storehouse of more than 2 millions of priceless items found in the Canterbury region and is related with the region’s history both in its cultural and natural aspect. - Among the extensive collections of the Museum there are the Maori exhibits, exhibits showing a typical Christchurch Street in the Victorian era and tales from Antarctica’s heroic era. - The Canterbury Museum holds several other divisions within its huge premises. There is natural history center made especially for the children named Discovery. - The various galleries in the Canterbury museum are venues to exhibitions the theme of which keeps on changing from time to time. The theme ranges from reggae to roman glass, silk to spiders and many other distinctive topics. - The Museum is also associated with a host of events and education programs. The entertaining events generally take place during the summer Season. The main exhibits during this time feature a varied world of animals and insects. Another grand event is that of the Pacific Arts Festival which celebrates Canterbury’s relations with the Pacific. The interactive sessions conducted at the Museum for the general public are definitely inspirational and educational. - To take back prized souvenirs, the Museum also houses a Museum store. The store racks are filled with various unique items which are good to gift. - After a tour of the Museum one can enjoy a welcome break at the Museum Café. The roof top view of the Botanic Gardens is simply extraordinary.
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