# Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Central City Canterbury Museum is an attraction at Rolleston Avenue, Central City, Christchurch. [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: 03 366 5000. ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, route 8) is 80 m away; a separated cycleway passes the door; council off-street parking (54 spaces) is 100 m away. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** Rolleston Avenue, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Attractions _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Phone:** 03 366 5000 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** http://www.canterburymuseum.com/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Email:** info@canterburymuseum.com _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ ## In its own listing Housed in an exquisite historic building, Canterbury Museum is world renowned for its natural and human history collections. A frequently changing programme of exhibitions and events complements the Museum's permanent displays. General admission to the Museum is free; donations are appreciated. Moderate wheelchair access Open everyday except Christmas Day from 9am-5pm (April-Sept), & 9am-5.30pm (Oct-March) _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** Open Space Community Parks _(District Plan)_ - **Heritage item:** Canturbery Museum and Setting (Heritage NZ category 1), highly significant in the District Plan _(District Plan)_ ## The reports nearby 1,842 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127300), [2 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9124038), [28 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/28-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9113896), [7 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-rolleston-avenue) - [Rubbish and Bins - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9108979), [4 Armagh Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/4-armagh-street) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9084216), [11 Rolleston Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/11-rolleston-avenue) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9082415), 7–15 Gloucester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9062190), [28 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/28-worcester-street) - [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9048444), [57 Rolleston Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/57-rolleston-avenue) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9048411), [2 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-worcester-street) - [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/9023006), [11 Rolleston Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/11-rolleston-avenue) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9022201), [7 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-rolleston-avenue) - [Traffic Signals](https://www.chch.live/report/9022146), [49 Rolleston Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/49-rolleston-avenue) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, 80 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, 147 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Park Tce near Chester St W, 321 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Separated cycleway, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Ravenscar House Museum, 100 m (54 spaces, 2 mobility, 4 EV) _(Council parking data)_ - [Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/rolleston-avenue), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Canterbury%20Museum%2C%20Rolleston%20Avenue%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.53079489272014,172.62713705404968) ## Nearby - [Museum Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/museum-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 21 m - [Christchurch Grand Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-grand-tour-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 30 m - [Guided City Walks - Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/guided-city-walks-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 39 m - [Christchurch Hop On Hop Off Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-hop-on-hop-off-tour-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 53 m - [Discover Christchurch Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/discover-christchurch-tour-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 53 m - [Christchurch Rebuild Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-rebuild-tour-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 54 m - [Armagh Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1254-armagh-reserve), park, 270 m - [Cranmer Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1817-cranmer-square), Botanic, 430 m - [Nurses Memorial Chapel](https://www.chch.live/park/1472-nurses-memorial-chapel), Botanic, 445 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ - [Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-29), Car park, 73 m ## The nearest other attractions - [Christchurch Grand Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-grand-tour-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 30 m - [Guided City Walks - Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/guided-city-walks-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 39 m - [Christchurch Hop On Hop Off Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-hop-on-hop-off-tour-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 53 m - [Discover Christchurch Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/discover-christchurch-tour-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 53 m - [Christchurch Rebuild Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-rebuild-tour-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 54 m - [Christ's College Guided Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/christ-s-college-guided-tours-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 103 m - [The Arts Centre Walking Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/the-arts-centre-walking-tours-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 166 m - [Christchurch Running Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-running-tours-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 226 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Lumière Arthouse Cinema](https://www.chch.live/business/lumiere-arthouse-cinema-christchurch-central-city), Business, 76 m - [YHA Rolleston House](https://www.chch.live/business/yha-rolleston-house-christchurch-central-city), Hostels, 76 m - [Ravenscar House](https://www.chch.live/business/ravenscar-house-christchurch-central-city), Galleries, 80 m - [Bijou Cocktail Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/bijou-cocktail-bar-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 81 m - [Rutherford's Den](https://www.chch.live/business/rutherford-s-den-christchurch-central-city), Museums, 85 m - [Quad Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/quad-eatery-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 100 m - [Pumanawa Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/pumanawa-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Galleries, 103 m - [Two Productions](https://www.chch.live/business/two-productions-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 106 m - [Fragranzi Artisan Perfume Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/fragranzi-artisan-perfume-studio-christchurch-central-city), Business, 114 m - [Cellar Door](https://www.chch.live/business/cellar-door-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 119 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53079489272014&lon=172.62713705404968) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53079489272014,172.62713705404968,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Canterbury%20Museum) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Canterbury Museum?** An attraction in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Canterbury Museum?** Rolleston Avenue, Central City, on [Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/rolleston-avenue). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53079489272014,172.62713705404968,17) **Is Canterbury Museum still trading?** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. **How do you contact Canterbury Museum?** phone [03 366 5000](tel:033665000) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.canterburymuseum.com/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [info@canterburymuseum.com](mailto:info@canterburymuseum.com) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other attractions are near Canterbury Museum?** [Christchurch Grand Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-grand-tour-christchurch-central-city) (30 m), [Guided City Walks - Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/guided-city-walks-christchurch-christchurch-central-city) (39 m), [Christchurch Hop On Hop Off Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-hop-on-hop-off-tour-christchurch-central-city) (53 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction). **What’s near Canterbury Museum?** 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Museum Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/museum-cafe-christchurch-central-city) (21 m); the Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St bus stop is 80 m away: route 8; a separated cycleway passes the door; nearest park: [Armagh Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1254-armagh-reserve) (270 m). **What stood where Canterbury Museum is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53079489272014&lon=172.62713705404968) ## Sources - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - Record assembled 2026-10-21 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/canterbury-museum-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city