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| + | Canterbury Museum in Christchurch has a strong association with New Zealand Archaeology. Past directors include archaeologists [[Julius von Haast]], [[Duff Roger|Roger Duff]] and Michael Trotter. It was the base of [[Scarlett Ron|Ron Scarlett]]. [[McCulloch Bev|Bev McCulloch]] [[Wilkes Owen|Owen Wilkes]] and [[Fomison Tony|Tony Fomison]] worked there for a period. | ||
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Revision as of 23:20, 23 June 2008
Canterbury Museum
Canterbury Museum in Christchurch has a strong association with New Zealand Archaeology. Past directors include archaeologists Julius von Haast, Roger Duff and Michael Trotter. It was the base of Ron Scarlett. Bev McCulloch Owen Wilkes and Tony Fomison worked there for a period.
The museum is a traditional one showing natural history, fine arts and human history. It has a fine collection of Maori and Pacific Island artefacts. Its dioramas drawn from local archaeological sites are a particular feature. Another strength is material from Antarctic exploration from the heroic age onwards, with which Christchurch has a particular association.
External Link
<googlemap lat="-43.529882" lon="172.626672" zoom="16">-43.530956, 172.626736, Canterbury Museum</googlemap>
