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THE ASHBURTON
MUSEUM
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What's On
Explore our exhibitions and activity programmes.
Cultural Awareness Talk | Latin America
In this Cultural Awareness session, you will learn about Latin American culture and discuss basic social protocols to help you interact with clients, whānau, and friends. Whakatere Ashburton…
Artist Talk | Dr. Jane Venis
At this special lunchtime artist talk, Dr. Jane Venis will discuss her new exhibition Pāua Play, introducing some history of the use and misuse of both paūa shell…
Opening: Michael Greaves | Wesley John Fourie
Join us for the opening of two new exhibitions: Falling if not Flying by Michael Greaves, and and with his kiss i became a braided river by Wesley…
Two O’Clock Tours | Jenna Packer – Artist Talk
At this special Two O’Clock Tour, join us and artist Jenna Packer for an extended artist floor talk. On the final day of her exhibition Toro, Jenna Packer…
Bridging the chasm – 150 years of Ashburton District Railway
Arriving in August 1874, the Great Southern Railway opened Ashburton to the world. The station became the arrival and departure platform for thousands of people coming and going over…
Mawhiti Tino Rawe | Clever Crustaceans
Crabs, shrimps, lobsters, barnacles, slaters and other crustaceans are the stars of this new mini exhibition at Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum, developed by NIWA and Te Papa….
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…
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…
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…
The Great Santa Hunt 2024
The Great Santa Hunt is back on at the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum these school holidays with a special late night opening event on Wednesday 18 December,…
Lost Luggage
Lost luggage includes items of luggage or personal goods left behind or that have not arrived at the correct destination with the passenger. Whether travelling by rail, bus,…