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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.
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[[Image:cantab.jpg]]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.
 
The museum is a traditional one showing natural history, fine arts and human history. It has a fine collection of Maori and Pacific island material. 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 Cristchurch has a particular association.
 
The museum is a traditional one showing natural history, fine arts and human history. It has a fine collection of Maori and Pacific island material. 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 Cristchurch has a particular association.
  

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

The museum is a traditional one showing natural history, fine arts and human history. It has a fine collection of Maori and Pacific island material. 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 Cristchurch has a particular association.

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