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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 particlar feature. Another strength is material from Antarctic exploration from the heroic age onwards, with which Christchurch has a particular association.
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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.
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== External Link ==
  
 
[[http://www.canterburymuseum.com/ Museum web site]]
 
[[http://www.canterburymuseum.com/ Museum web site]]

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Canterbury Museum in Christchurch has a strong association with New Zealand Archaeology. Past directors include archaeologists Julius von Haast, Roger Duff and Michael Trotter.

Canterbury Museum

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

[Museum web site]

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