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Canterbury Museum in Christchurch has a strong association with New Zealand Archaeology. Past directors include archaeologists Julius von Haast, Roger Duff and Michael Trotter.
The museum is a traditional one showing natural history, fine arts and human history. It has a fine collection of Maori and Pacific Island artefacts. Its dioramas drawn from local archaeological sites are a particular feature. Another strength is material from Antarctic exploration from the heroic age onwards, with which Christchurch has a particular association.
External Link
<googlemap lat="-43.529882" lon="172.626672" zoom="16">-43.530956, 172.626736, Canterbury Museum</googlemap>
