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HISTORY
with HEART
WELCOME TO
THE ASHBURTON
MUSEUM
Dig into the past...and discover what created your future. Engage in educational experiences and uncover the cultural and social heritage of Mid Canterbury and Aotearoa.
What's On
Explore our exhibitions and activity programmes.
Te Reo Māori Panel
Join us for this special event during Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori / Māori Language Week. We will start with a historical overview, looking at what has…
Two O’Clock Tours | Mana Māna, Kim Ireland
Explore the importance of the gourd in te ao Māori through Kim Ireland’s ceramic forms at our next Two O’Clock Tour! In her new series of work, Kim…
Cultural Awareness Talk | Māori
In this Cultural Awareness session, you will learn about Māori culture and discuss basic social protocols to help you interact with clients, whānau, and friends. Whakatere Ashburton resident…
Walk and Draw
In this workshop, you’ll be guided through a series of free-flowing abstract drawing techniques, inspired by different locations within Ashburton Domain, to create an experimental visual journal. Walking and drawing, without…
Mawhiti Tino Rawe | Clever Crustaceans
Crabs, shrimps, lobsters, barnacles, slaters and other crustaceans are the stars of this new mini exhibition presented by Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum, NIWA and Te Papa. Opening…
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…
Domain Tales | 160 years of Ashburton Domain
Grandly named The Grange on Ashburton’s first map in 1864, this fenced-off area designated for recreation was largely indistinguishable from the untouched countryside around it. It wasn’t until 1877…
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…
Signs Past
Signs impact our lives every day; they direct, inform, influence and advise us. Ideally, the words, symbols and graphics combine to convey a message in the form of…
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…