Take a trip through Ashburton’s cinema past in this special spring exhibition. Reel Life of Ashburton showcases the story of the past cinemas of Ashburton District, and the captivating stories surrounding them. This exhibition highlights what the movie theatre experience meant to so many people in the area, who enjoyed movies, plays, concerts, musicals and even roller skating, at one or more of the many venues the District once enjoyed. A combination of interesting memorabilia and movie footage unite to bring these long-gone Ashburton institutions back to life.