Museums

Air Force Museum

Let the Air Force Museum take you on a unique journey of discovery and adventure, with 28 amazing aircraft, captivating displays and fun, hands-on entertainment.  One of Christchurch’s “must see” attractions, the Air Force Museum is a sensational family day out with a difference!

Close and convenient, the Air Force Museum is located just 15 minutes drive from Christchurch city center and on 3 major bus routes.  There’s free parking for 200 cars and lots of space for motor homes and buses.

Open 7 days (except more..

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International Antarctic Center

If you've always wanted to romp with penguins, stroke a leopard seal, climb aboard a snowmobile, explore a snow cave, and feel the icy wind chills of Antarctica, this is probably as close as you'll get. The penguins may be man-made and the leopard seals stuffed, but everything about this attraction is of superb value. It takes a more geographic/natural history approach than the Canterbury Museum's Antarctic exhibition and if you see both, you'll have a healthy appreciation for life on the big white continent. Judged as one of New Zealand's leading attractions for 2 years, it's more..

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address:	Orchard Rd.
openinghours:	Oct-Mar daily 9am-8pm; Apr-Sept daily 9am-5:30pm

Canterbury Museum

Canterbury Museum is a treasure trove of riches. Its collections have engaged and delighted visitors from all over the world for more than 130 years. Highlights include the Maori Galleries, the Christchurch Street, Discovery centre for children and the world’s most significant Antarctic collection.

Open seven days

9.00 am to 5.30 pm (October - March)

9.00 am to 5.00 pm (April - September)

General Admission is free, donations are appreciated