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When was Canterbury Museum built?
December 3, 1867
Canterbury Museum/Opened
How old is the Canterbury Museum?
154c. 1867
Canterbury Museum/Age
Who owns the Canterbury Museum?
About us. Canterbury Museum is a registered Charitable Trust, the governance of which is vested in the Canterbury Museum Trust Board, and set out in the Canterbury Museum Trust Board Act 1993.
Is the Canterbury Museum free?
Entry to Canterbury Museum is free; donations are appreciated. Entry to Discovery is $2.00 per person (under three years free).
How old is Canterbury New Zealand?
The history of the Canterbury Region of New Zealand dates back to settlement by the Māori people in about the 10th century.
What famous event happened in Canterbury?
The assassination of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral on 29 December 1170 changed the course of history. Becket was one of the most powerful figures of his time, serving as royal Chancellor and later as Archbishop of Canterbury.
When was Christchurch first established?
1848
Christchurch/Founded
What language was the Canterbury Tales first written in?
English
Middle English
The Canterbury Tales/Original languages
The Canterbury Tales is one of the best loved works in the history of English literature. Written in Middle English, the story follows a group of pilgrims who are travelling the long journey from London to Canterbury Cathedral.
Who was the first director of the Canterbury Museum?
The Museum was first established in the Provincial Council Buildings in 1867 featuring geology specimens collected by geologists Dr (later Sir) Julius von Haast and Dr Ferdinand Hochstetter. The Museum was first open to the public on 3 December 1867. Haast became the first Director in 1868.
What is the history of Canterbury in Kent?
The Canterbury Heritage Museum completes the story of the historic city with Invicta the engine that pulled the world’s first passenger railway and the locally created characters Rupert Bear and Bagpuss. Canterbury Museum’s New Medieval Discovery Gallery is packed full of exciting activities for all the family.
What to do in Canterbury Museum in Kent?
Canterbury Museum’s New Medieval Discovery Gallery is packed full of exciting activities for all the family. Activities include piecing together Canterbury’s medieval buildings, recording finds like an archaeologist, sifting through medieval rubbish and smelling poo from a city cess pit!
Where to see the ruins of Canterbury Castle?
Walk along the city walls to the ruins of Canterbury Castle in Castle Street. Stroll down Castle Street to the High Street, stopping en route for a cappuccino at Castle Arts Gallery and Café.