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HISTORY
with HEART
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THE ASHBURTON
MUSEUM
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Explore our exhibitions and activity programmes.
Cultural Awareness Talk | Japan
In this Cultural Awareness session, you will learn about Japanese culture and discuss basic social protocols to help you interact with clients, whānau, and friends. All are welcome…
Opening: Land, Sea and Air | Sharing Histories
Join us for the opening of two new exhibitions! In Land, Sea and Air, the stories of four Whakatere Ashburton locals who served during the Second World War…
Sharing Histories | Gifts of 2024
Each year new treasures are collected by museums all around the world and ours is no different. In the past year, a variety of items have been donated…
Land, Sea and Air
On 4 September 1939, the main headline of the day’s Ashburton Guardian newspaper was: “THE EMPIRE AT WAR”. This was the beginning of the Second World War for…
“With the Girls Overseas” – the voices of World War II New Zealand nurses
Join us for a special Anzac Day talk with Sarah Johnston, where she will shed light on the voices of New Zealand nurses from the Second World War….
School Holiday Activities | April 2025
We have some great activities running throughout the school holidays for kids of all ages. Check them out below, or see the full calendar here! Eggs-Press Yourself 12…
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…
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,…