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Rutherford's Den
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The Great Hall, The Arts Centre
Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
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Ravenscar House Museum
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Art center building
3 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
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Nearby restaurants
Cellar Door
1 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Quad Eatery
2 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Astro Lounge
23 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Curators House Restaurant
7 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Fiddlesticks Restaurant and Bar
Corner of Worcester Boulevard &, Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Cook 'N' With Gas
Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Zen Sushi & Dumplings
301 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Airstream Icecream
12 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
PUFF’D
17 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Frances Nation Cafe and Bar
28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Nearby local services
The Arts Centre
Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Frances Nation
The Arts Centre Level 1/28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Walk Christchurch
Clock Tower Building 2 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Busy Mum's Kitchen
Laneway Lunches At The Art Centre 30 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
JAEJU - Korean Food Truck
17 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand
Sangkutsa Filipino Food Truck
30 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
The Kind Foundation
Second Floor, Papa Hou 4 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Riverside Market
96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Quest on Cambridge
79 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Sweet Soul Patisserie
1/79 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Nearby hotels
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
9 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Hotel Give
12 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
The Classic Villa
17 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Haka House Christchurch
36 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Orari Bed & Breakfast
42 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
The Grange Boutique B&B and Motel
56 Armagh Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
ibis Christchurch
107 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Hotel Montreal
351 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Wyndham Garden Christchurch City
64 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG
764 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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Rutherford's Den

2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand
4.7(73)
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attractions: The Great Hall, The Arts Centre, Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, Peacock Fountain, Christchurch Botanic Gardens Tour, Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Ravenscar House Museum, Art center building, Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities, The Central Art Gallery, Canterbury Museum, restaurants: Cellar Door, Quad Eatery, Astro Lounge, Curators House Restaurant, Fiddlesticks Restaurant and Bar, Cook 'N' With Gas, Zen Sushi & Dumplings, Airstream Icecream, PUFF’D, Frances Nation Cafe and Bar, local businesses: The Arts Centre, Frances Nation, Walk Christchurch, Busy Mum's Kitchen, JAEJU - Korean Food Truck, Sangkutsa Filipino Food Truck, The Kind Foundation, Riverside Market, Quest on Cambridge, Sweet Soul Patisserie
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+64 3 366 0989
Website
artscentre.org.nz
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Nearby attractions of Rutherford's Den

The Great Hall, The Arts Centre

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o WaiwhetĹŤ

Peacock Fountain

Christchurch Botanic Gardens Tour

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

Ravenscar House Museum

Art center building

Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

The Central Art Gallery

Canterbury Museum

The Great Hall, The Arts Centre

The Great Hall, The Arts Centre

4.8

(127)

Open 24 hours
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Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o WaiwhetĹŤ

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o WaiwhetĹŤ

4.5

(1.7K)

Closed
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Peacock Fountain

Peacock Fountain

4.6

(96)

Closed
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Christchurch Botanic Gardens Tour

Christchurch Botanic Gardens Tour

4.7

(111)

Closed
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Nearby restaurants of Rutherford's Den

Cellar Door

Quad Eatery

Astro Lounge

Curators House Restaurant

Fiddlesticks Restaurant and Bar

Cook 'N' With Gas

Zen Sushi & Dumplings

Airstream Icecream

PUFF’D

Frances Nation Cafe and Bar

Cellar Door

Cellar Door

4.6

(471)

$$

Closed
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Quad Eatery

Quad Eatery

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(155)

Closed
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Astro Lounge

Astro Lounge

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(258)

Closed
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Curators House Restaurant

Curators House Restaurant

4.5

(436)

$$$

Closed
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The Arts Centre

Frances Nation

Walk Christchurch

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Sangkutsa Filipino Food Truck

The Kind Foundation

Riverside Market

Quest on Cambridge

Sweet Soul Patisserie

The Arts Centre

The Arts Centre

4.5

(363)

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Frances Nation

Frances Nation

4.7

(64)

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Walk Christchurch

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4.9

(14)

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5.0

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4.7
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4.0
27w

I first entered the basement room in February 1965 as an Eng Int student. I was told it had been used by Rutherford for “his experiments”, but these would have been before his graduation? Or maybe “doing his own thing” post-graduation and before going to England? I photographed, 3Jun2022, a plaque above the windows to this cellar and have attached it here. The text says “Ernest Rutherford. Canterbury College 1890-1894. Carried out Physics research in this den during 189? Energi momentum aere ???” I am not sure of the full text but it is not the motto on his coat-of-arms ‘Primordia quaerere rerum’ (to seek the first principles of things) - a noble aspiration. The cellar was called The Catacombs by the Evangelical Union. EU had its Friday night meetings in the lecture room immediately above, and had “cell groups” in the cellar...

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5.0
2y

A fairly small but well-furnished museum with a comprehensive load of exhibits. From Rutherford's quotes to his inspirational den and lecture theatre, the museum makes an exciting must-visit location for any science fanatic. The various information and historical walkthrough also provides a great educational coverage for anyone interested in the story of the esteemed scientist featured on New Zealand's hundred dollar spotlight.

The museum is free for entry, with friendly staffs that are energetic and enthusiastic to share, definitely the place...

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5.0
45w

It was extremely nostalgic, reminded of the time when I used to study about Rutherford's model in the school (and I ended up doing a Master's in Physics). He is one of the most underrated scientists and I never knew he was from New Zealand. His contribution to the field is extraordinary.

Glad that I visited this place. Really interactive and loved his journey. It is good to see where the legend used to work. Very inspiring. P.S. NZ should brag a little more that he was from NZ

Thank you for creating such a nice...

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Stuart NicholsonStuart Nicholson
I first entered the basement room in February 1965 as an Eng Int student. I was told it had been used by Rutherford for “his experiments”, but these would have been before his graduation? Or maybe “doing his own thing” post-graduation and before going to England? I photographed, 3Jun2022, a plaque above the windows to this cellar and have attached it here. The text says “Ernest Rutherford. Canterbury College 1890-1894. Carried out Physics research in this den during 189? Energi momentum aere ???” I am not sure of the full text but it is not the motto on his coat-of-arms ‘Primordia quaerere rerum’ (to seek the first principles of things) - a noble aspiration. The cellar was called The Catacombs by the Evangelical Union. EU had its Friday night meetings in the lecture room immediately above, and had “cell groups” in the cellar during the week.
Eng Tuan PohEng Tuan Poh
A fairly small but well-furnished museum with a comprehensive load of exhibits. From Rutherford's quotes to his inspirational den and lecture theatre, the museum makes an exciting must-visit location for any science fanatic. The various information and historical walkthrough also provides a great educational coverage for anyone interested in the story of the esteemed scientist featured on New Zealand's hundred dollar spotlight. The museum is free for entry, with friendly staffs that are energetic and enthusiastic to share, definitely the place worth a visit.
Harsh KhatwaniHarsh Khatwani
It was extremely nostalgic, reminded of the time when I used to study about Rutherford's model in the school (and I ended up doing a Master's in Physics). He is one of the most underrated scientists and I never knew he was from New Zealand. His contribution to the field is extraordinary. Glad that I visited this place. Really interactive and loved his journey. It is good to see where the legend used to work. Very inspiring. P.S. NZ should brag a little more that he was from NZ Thank you for creating such a nice place. Loved it.
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I first entered the basement room in February 1965 as an Eng Int student. I was told it had been used by Rutherford for “his experiments”, but these would have been before his graduation? Or maybe “doing his own thing” post-graduation and before going to England? I photographed, 3Jun2022, a plaque above the windows to this cellar and have attached it here. The text says “Ernest Rutherford. Canterbury College 1890-1894. Carried out Physics research in this den during 189? Energi momentum aere ???” I am not sure of the full text but it is not the motto on his coat-of-arms ‘Primordia quaerere rerum’ (to seek the first principles of things) - a noble aspiration. The cellar was called The Catacombs by the Evangelical Union. EU had its Friday night meetings in the lecture room immediately above, and had “cell groups” in the cellar during the week.
Stuart Nicholson

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A fairly small but well-furnished museum with a comprehensive load of exhibits. From Rutherford's quotes to his inspirational den and lecture theatre, the museum makes an exciting must-visit location for any science fanatic. The various information and historical walkthrough also provides a great educational coverage for anyone interested in the story of the esteemed scientist featured on New Zealand's hundred dollar spotlight. The museum is free for entry, with friendly staffs that are energetic and enthusiastic to share, definitely the place worth a visit.
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It was extremely nostalgic, reminded of the time when I used to study about Rutherford's model in the school (and I ended up doing a Master's in Physics). He is one of the most underrated scientists and I never knew he was from New Zealand. His contribution to the field is extraordinary. Glad that I visited this place. Really interactive and loved his journey. It is good to see where the legend used to work. Very inspiring. P.S. NZ should brag a little more that he was from NZ Thank you for creating such a nice place. Loved it.
Harsh Khatwani

Harsh Khatwani

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