Open Christchurch 2025: Updates on the Canterbury Museum
Event description
Open Christchurch 2025: Updates on the Canterbury Museum
With: Trevor Watt (Athfield Architects) & Canterbury Museum
Where: Rutherford’s Den, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Blvd, Central City (The meeting point will be sent to registered attendees).
Get up to date on the museum redevelopment, set to finish in 2028, from Principal Architect Trevor Watts. Hear how the redevelopment recognises the contributions of the original architect, Mountfort, and celebrates the museum’s heritage buildings.
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Saturday 3 May: 3:30 - 4:30pm
Free, Booking essential
Important things to know
- Allow 45 minutes plus extra time for questions
- Attending this talk requires climbing stairs
- Narrow seats
- Tour/site involves stairs
- Lecture theatre is wheelchair inaccessible
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About Open Christchurch:
2-4 May 2025
Open Christchurch is a one-weekend-only festival of exceptional architecture. It’s for everyone in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Building owners/kaitiaki will literally open their doors so you can experience great design from the inside
Uncover new spaces or get up close to the buildings you love. With 50+ buildings and 5 guided walks to choose from, you’ll discover your city in a new way.
Visit openchch.nz for more information.
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Image courtesy of Athfield Architects
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
