Bridging the chasm – 150 years of Ashburton District Railway

Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand

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 the next…

Kōwhai Mums

Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand

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 engaging with…

Art Addicts

Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand

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 creative and…

In Colour

Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand

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 month. These…

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 third Thursday…

Sharing Histories | Gifts of 2024

Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand

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 to the…