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9 May 2026 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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An outside event for families to celebrate Archaeology Week, Have a go at excavation, sorting and writing up. Examine real artefacts from archaeologists and the Canterbury Museum.
There will be archaeology theme facepainting for children and storytime.
Complete your archaeologist booklet and you will have a chance to create your own Festival of Archaeology badge with the Canterbury Museum.
Afternoon tea available at Kate Sheppard House.
Koha welcome.
Details
- Date: 9 May 2026
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Time:
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Event Category: Canterbury
Organiser
- Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga
- Phone 04 472 4341
- Email infomation@heritage.org.nz
Venue
- Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House
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83 Clyde Road
Christchurch, 8041 New Zealand + Google Map - Phone 03-341 1360
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- Dave Robson Memorial Fund | NZAA Putea Tautoko: Applications Open April 26, 2026
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