We're building a new Museum for Waitaha Canterbury – a world class facility to house the taonga (treasures) we care for and a place to tell the stories of our region and the people who live here. Follow the journey to the new Museum.
Araiteuru Our journey
Join the Museum on an epic journey of change as we reimagine and redevelop not just the buildings, but the institution itself. Follow the rebuild progress and discover inspiring stories behind the Museum collection.
Watch the building works
Check out the progress on the new Museum. This time-lapse image updates every 15 minutes.
Contractors are pouring the outer basement floor and will soon start the base-isolated storage basement and the new building. This sits between the heritage buildings and the restored Robert McDougall Gallery.
