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  • Women Power: Freedom for Change

    Ashburton Museum Ashburton Museum, West St,, Ashburton, New Zealand

    Ashburton Museum honoured the 125th anniversary of universal women's suffrage in New Zealand with this inspiring and personal exhibition. Women Power featured the contemporary stories of women working in non-traditional roles in the Ashburton District. We feel deeply about the historic struggle our women endured for the right to vote, this exhibition demonstrates the ongoing…

  • Dig In Mahi Māra

    Ashburton Museum Ashburton Museum, West St,, Ashburton, New Zealand

    December 2018 – February 2019 A special kids exhibition about gardening and sustainability, where all the fruit and veges have been knitted by the community! Dig In Mahi Mara has transformed the museum into a fun, colourful indoor garden space complete with a wooden shed, planters, and more. It's a great space to role play,…

  • Summer Burty Challenge

    Ashburton Museum Ashburton Museum, West St,, Ashburton, New Zealand

    December 2018 – February 2019 Follow us on Facebook to learn more about what’s on at Ashburton Museum.

  • Ng Kings Brothers Gardens

    Ashburton Museum Ashburton Museum, West St,, Ashburton, New Zealand

    December 2018 – February 2019 Ashburton's ties to the Chinese diaspora run deep, as seen in this exhibition about the Ng King Brothers family, market garden and businesses. Learn the inspiring story of one of Ashburton's most respected families, the Ng Kings. Discover Ashburton's Chinese heritage, and how their property on Allens Road grew into…

  • Tekau: Don’t be Dull

    Ashburton Museum Ashburton Museum, West St,, Ashburton, New Zealand

    Warm, fuzzy feelings were felt by all who visited this special exhibition, which showcased the fashions and the history of the nationally renowned Tekau knitwear company of Ashburton. The history of Tekau was conveyed through their diverse fashions and an interactive digital timeline. Over 800 visitors made their own custom designed beanies in the Project…

  • SNAP! The glass plate negative project

    Ashburton Museum Ashburton Museum, West St,, Ashburton, New Zealand

    March 2019 – June 2019 To find out more about this exhibit, scroll back on our blog. Follow us on Facebook to learn more about what’s on at Ashburton Museum.

  • The Spirit of Budo

    Ashburton Museum Ashburton Museum, West St,, Ashburton, New Zealand

    To find out more about this exhibit, scroll back on our blog. Follow us on Facebook to learn more about what’s on at Ashburton Museum.

  • Mid Winter Burty Challenge

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    Ashburton Museum Ashburton Museum, West St,, Ashburton, New Zealand

    The Burty Challenge is back! Drop in and pick up a challenge card and collect your stamp by doing our treasure bag activity! Don’t forget to also visit the Ashburton Library, Ashburton Domain, and EA Networks Centre. Follow us on Facebook to learn more about what’s on at Ashburton Museum.

  • Make, Do and Mend

    Ashburton Museum Ashburton Museum, West St,, Ashburton, New Zealand

    Recycling is at the heart of this colourful and crafty exhibition. Quilts, clothes, and accessories galore! Ashburton’s homemade handiwork is on display, with items from the public, as well as Ashford’s and Eco Educate adorning our Murney Room and changing exhibition spaces. To find out more about this exhibit, scroll back on our blog. Follow us…

  • Ashburton: Feels like home

    Ashburton Museum Ashburton Museum, West St,, Ashburton, New Zealand

    20 September - 6 November An exhibition that will no doubt be close to the heart of many locals. Ashburton: Feels Like Home includes quirky and iconic items, images and videos that are a reminder of why this place is special to so many people. To find out more about this exhibit, scroll back on our…

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