Ravenscar House Museum
Ravenscar House Museum
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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A wall to wall collection of wonderful New Zealand art and objects displayed in a stylish contemporary home.
Now you can explore the house museum with special guided tours at 2.00 pm on Wednesdays and Sundays. Our experienced and knowledgeable visitor hosts will guide you through a bespoke art experience in the heart of Christchurch.
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Rotiman1
Sydney, Australia1,619 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
A must visit. Beautifully designed modern house to display a family’s art collection. Staff incredibly pleasant and knowledgable. The digital guide really enhances the visit and is available for 3 moths after visit so you can relive your experience.
Written 22 October 2023
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Navigator46854688945
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Sep 2023 • Friends
So much to view. Having the App put on our phone was very informative. The guides very helpful. A diverse collection through the ages. A privilege to have this to visit in Chistchurch. Thank you
Written 24 September 2023
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Danielle B
Wellington, New Zealand15 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
An impressive collection of art in a beautiful building. Beautiful objects to admire and an impressive library
Written 12 August 2023
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Summerasalifestyle
Malibu, CA2,929 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
Love that you get to experience the art as their guests would experience it when they came for a visit. A museum that’s humble and guest oriented. Wish it was my house. Fantastic exterior sculptures and what’s left of the gardens.
Love the interior a blend of modern and old art.
Love the interior a blend of modern and old art.
Written 3 April 2023
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Dave K
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Mar 2023
A hidden gem that we came upon after a comment from the tram driver on our tour. Really fascinating place. Small but perfectly formed.
Written 14 March 2023
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MagicRoundabout365
Queenstown, New Zealand141 contributions
Mar 2023
We paid our $25 per person entry fee and was out within 20 minutes at the most - personally we thought that it was a little over priced for what was there, yes it did have some interesting sculptures, art and items from the Ravenscar Home but it was very small... it is a lovely building, it did have good technology for more information on the items on display but I personally am not beholden to my mobile phone, luckily my Husband is and therefore we could use his phone for the "more information" etc..... the garden is very small - the electronic doors entering the museum and through the museum into the gardens are very heavy and very slow so be aware - staff are super friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable - parking on the street and is payable at the machines - there are toilets - the are books on the Ravenscar for sale - there is NO cafe but there are some within walking distance - overall we wish we had not gone in and saved our $50/two people and used the money for something which would have lasted longer....
Written 5 March 2023
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Ash J
Wellington, New Zealand233 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Visited by chance today as we past by the unique building and doubled back for a look. Amazing. Laid out in four rooms reflecting the original home plus outdoor garden. Beautiful art from the Wakefield private collection (including Goldie, Lindauer, McCahon, Angus and Hodgkins. ). Very well done. Friendly staff and good online guide. Entry fee $25
Written 31 December 2022
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plisteruk77
Auckland Central, New Zealand7 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
The building was incredible and the art works were really interesting. I lived the garden which felt right at home in the heart of the city
Written 29 October 2022
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Denne V
40 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
Mind blowing experience, if your an art/architecture lover you will enjoy Ravenscar the garden the house is beautifully curated. We were all very impressed with the house/museum.
Written 29 October 2022
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zhuhai2007
Christchurch, New Zealand51,463 contributions
May 2022
Absolutely stunning modern architecture blended with an outstanding collection of NZ art, displayed in a very original setting, recreating the home of the benefactors, right down to the David Linley designed bedroom furniture.
The reflection pools set off the outdoor sculpture to perfection.
The reflection pools set off the outdoor sculpture to perfection.
Written 29 May 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ravenscar House Museum
- Ravenscar House Museum is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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