South Canterbury Museum
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Honestly better than I thought, glad I decided to pop by instead of skipping. Got some very good information about historical wildlife and settlement, I loved the collections of shells and butterflies <3 free entrance, you can donate with both cash or card if you feel like it (I highly recommend donating a bit, but your choice), happy that they aren’t pushy about donations compared to other places. Staff super nice and friendly, they got a very small shop by the entrance. Do note that parking is very limited, I recommend parking by the library (2hrs free) and walking 5 min to the museum if parking is full.
Helena Ying Cecilie Wang
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2 levels of information! :) i love how much info is packed into the space. They used the area really well. Theres an exhibition regarding WW2.. informative and thought-provoking to a certain extent. Theres also exhibits on the wildlife and the origins to modernisation of new zealand. I spent 1.5hrs here. Would have been more if they hadnt close at 430pm. It was nice to wander through the exhibits, reading everything. The staff were very nice and gave u space, whenever needed. No admission fee but the museum runs on donation. Always happy to give, to maintain.
Jolyn Fang
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Quaint museum with very informative panels ; I particularly liked the coverage on the wildlife and introduced animals (like rabbits!) in New Zealand. Turns out the only little blue penguin I saw, was in this museum (albeit it is a taxidermied version 😅) The museum does not charge an entry fee and has two floors. Great place to get acquainted on the various aspects of history (the early travellers, wildlife, etc).
Chris SG
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Interesting books in the shop, rocks to touch, Maori and early settlers items, mounted animals and birds all tell the story of the inhabitants of the area. Tidy and well-lit, laid out in curves to draw the visitor onward. Plenty of visitors wandering through; children were enjoying a competition to find how many poppies were placed around the Museum
Janet Doyle
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I enjoyed coming in here, it offers more exploration and wonder than many museums as it’s set up as almost a school activity/ investigation center. It has things they encourage you to touch, drawers you open, places to explore and little info boards that open up. Even has a creative coloring in section for if you have a young one who gets bored.
Rebecca
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Visiting here is well worth it. Tells the history of the area, ship wrecks, port info and most importantly the people that made this area. Plus TOMATO SAUCE, Zoom I to the picture and find out how it started. Today, you are not a kiwi if you don't have tomato sauce (on a pie(
Wilma Millar
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Address
16 Perth Street, Timaru Central, Timaru 7910, New Zealand
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Phone
+64 3 687 7212
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Website
museum.timaru.govt.nz
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Overview
4.6
(153 reviews)
Ratings & Description
cultural
family friendly
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Description
South Canterbury Museum is a museum located in Timaru, New Zealand and owned by the Timaru District Council. Its collections include natural history specimens, Māori artefacts, European settlement and recent social history and documentary history.
attractions: Caroline Bay Association, Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden, City of Spices | Indian Grocery Store Timaru, Sacred Heart Basilica, Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre, Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre, Caroline Bay Playground, York Street Gallery of Fine Art, restaurants: The Bay Hill Bar Restaurant, Coffee Culture Timaru, BurgerFuel Timaru, Bullock Restaurant & Bar, Speight's Ale House Timaru, Sukhothai Thai Restaurant & Bar, The Oxford, Zest Restaurant, Sopheze, Old Bank Cafe & bar
