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HISTORY
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THE ASHBURTON
MUSEUM
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What's On
Explore our exhibitions and activity programmes.
Opening | Hakatere Ceramics, Clay Fever
Join us for the opening of the Hakatere Ceramics biennial exhibition with an awards evening on Wednesday 29 October. Started in 2015, the Hakatere Ceramics and Pottery Club of…
Cultural Awareness Talk | Nepal
In this Cultural Awareness session, you will learn about Nepalese culture and discuss basic social protocols to help you interact with clients, whānau, and friends. All are welcome…
Pop-up Exhibition | Ng King Bros. Chinese Market Garden Settlement
This Labour Weekend, Rokowhiria presents a pop-up display of “A New Era: Ng King Bros. Chinese Market Garden Settlement”. This small exhibit features archaeological items from the original…
Opening | Botanical Art Worldwide 2025
Join us for the opening of Botanical Art Worldwide 2025: O Tātou Tipu o Mua – o Ināianei me te Āpōpō, Our Plants – Past, Present and Future. …
Operation Grapple: We Were There
In 1957/58 the British Government conducted a series of nuclear weapons tests at Christmas Island and Malden Island in the mid-Pacific Ocean. This series of detonations was given…
SS Ventnor
In this exhibition, explore the story of the SS Ventnor, which sank off Hokianga Harbour in 1902 carrying the remains of nearly 500 Chinese goldminers being returned to…
Able Art Collective
Able Art Collective is a supportive space for individuals with disabilities to explore, learn, create, connect and express themselves through art. Sessions are held on the second Wednesday…
Island Breeze
Join us for our monthly Pasifika wāhine art and craft session in Ashburton! If singing, chatting, and art sounds like your cup of tea, come along on the…
In Colour
In Colour is a great way to unwind and relax with like-minded people. Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over morning tea once a…
Art Addicts
Art Addicts (AA) is the Gallery’s weekly art space for kids during the school term. Wrap up your Wednesday school day and head to the AAGM to get…
Kōwhai Mums
Kōwhai Mums is a monthly art group that caters to ethnic and migrant mums/carers, as well as newcomers to Whakatere Ashburton. While this group has an emphasis on…