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The Canterbury Museum is a world-renowned institution dedicated to the natural history of Canterbury and houses the world’s largest collection of artifacts from Antarctica. Established in 1867, the museum is located on Rolleston Avenue next to the Botanical Gardens and features several galleries displaying a wealth of artifacts relating to the human and natural history of the region. Notable attractions in the museum include artifacts and tools from the early Maori tribes; Fred & Myrtle’s Paua Shell House created with more than 1,000 paua shells; and exhibits on the heroic explorers of Antarctica.
Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand, Phone: +64-33-66-50-00
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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