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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.
Two O’Clock Tours | Michael Greaves
An artist preoccupied with the philosophical questions surrounding painting and its purpose in the 21st century, Michael Greaves tests how memories and ideas about the things of the…
Summer Holiday Activities 2024/25
This summer, we have free activities running every day! Drop in anytime between 10am and 4pm to get involved. Check out our list of activities below. Paper…
Finger-knitting workshop with Wesley John Fourie
Wesley John Fourie’s exhibition ‘and with his kiss i became a braided river‘ showcases a total of 2100 metres of finger knitting, mimicking (at 1/100 scale) the branches…
Great Southern Railway history talk | Michael Ross
Join us on Wednesday 29 January at 5.30pm for a special talk by Michael Ross, a Whakatere Ashburton local, about the history of railway here in Waitaha Canterbury….
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,…
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…
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…