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    Quake City

    1,190 Reviews
    #9 of 251 things to do in Christchurch
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    299 Durham Street North | Corner Armagh Street, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
    +64 3-365 8375
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    “Very moving exhibition”

    Well worth a visit. The video of people who had been affected by the 12:51 2011 earthquake was a... read more

    Reviewed yesterday
    Ian A
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    Chester, United Kingdom
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    “The Quake in Context”

    Mum and myself had taken the tram tour and saw much of the reconstruction, but didn't feel we knew... read more

    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Lena G
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    Paris, France
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    Quake City tells stories of heroism, hope and loss from the Canterbury earthquakes. This special exhibition from Canterbury Museum explains the science and the phenomenon of liquefaction – when the shaking liquefied the ground and it bubbled up burying street and sinking buildings. Quake City charts the aftermaths of the September 2010 and 22 February 2011 earthquakes and the extraordinary response of the emergency services, international rescue teams, the thousands of volunteers who pitched in to help – construction workers, the Student Volunteer Army, the Farmy Army – and the incredible resilience of Canterbury’s communities. Exhibition includes some of the objects which have defined the Canterbury earthquakes including the spire of ChristChurch Cathedral and the railway station clocks which stopped at 12.51 pm on 22 February 2011. The rebuild section of the exhibition brings the visitor up to date with progress in regenerating the city and the recovery projects underway.

    About Quake City

    Quake City tells stories of heroism, hope and loss from the Canterbury earthquakes. This special exhibition from Canterbury Museum explains the science and the phenomenon of liquefaction – when the shaking liquefied the ground and it bubbled up burying street and sinking buildings. Quake City charts the aftermaths of the September 2010 and 22 February 2011 earthquakes and the extraordinary response of the emergency services, international rescue teams, the thousands of volunteers who pitched in to help – construction workers, the Student Volunteer Army, the Farmy Army – and the incredible resilience of Canterbury’s communities. Exhibition includes some of the objects which have defined the Canterbury earthquakes including the spire of ChristChurch Cathedral and the railway station clocks which stopped at 12.51 pm on 22 February 2011. The rebuild section of the exhibition brings the visitor up to date with progress in regenerating the city and the recovery projects underway.
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    Hours Today: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours
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    299 Durham Street North | Corner Armagh Street, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Very moving exhibition

    Well worth a visit. The video of people who had been affected by the 12:51 2011 earthquake was a tear jerker. Lots to see and well laid out.

    Thank Ian A
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    The Quake in Context

    Mum and myself had taken the tram tour and saw much of the reconstruction, but didn't feel we knew enough about the background. This museum offers a deep insight in to the tragic events including very poignantly personal accounts and stories. Interactive exhibits engage the...More

    Thank Lena G
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    The Quake that Rocked a City

    If you want to see what a city and its people went through this is the place to visit. You will see and hear accounts of what and where people were on this fateful day. See how liquefaction came out of the ground in the...More

    Thank Shirley J
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Great rainy day activity

    We didn’t want to take our kids here coz we thought it may scare them but then the 10 year old said she had heard about it and wanted to go. We enjoyed it. Very education al.

    Thank razzren
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Moving experience

    Well worth visiting, $20 adult, children no charge. Take time to listen to the interviews. Moving photos. The history of Christchurch earthquakes goes back a long way.

    Thank judemd2016
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Lovely museum

    Liked this museum dedicated to the people who survived the 2011 earthquake in Chrsitchurch. Lots of interesting facts and info - perhaps not enough for small children Some videos quite long - but really help explain how significant this was. Recommend to visit before walking...More

    Thank jason045
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Expected more for entrance fee...

    I enjoyed the various displays and models, but in all, I wouldn't bother visiting Quake City. You can find all this info online and a walk around the city will save you the admission fee they charge. Just wasn't worth it....

    Thank Nick G
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Hard to find but well worth the effort

    The museum has moved since the tourist office maps were printed, but thanks to the help of the Canterbury Tram operators we were able to find it and we're glad we did. You will learn a great deal about Christchurch's earthquakes, including seeing first hand...More

    Thank David P
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Loved this

    This was one of our highlights of visiting Christchurch. So important to learn what they all went through. Spent an hour reading and watching to learn about all the quakes this city had endured. A must see.

    Thank davolitribe
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Very interesting.

    Visited here as a hop off point on the tourist tram and found it a very interesting, and very moving, place. Being from the UK, I knew very little about earthquakes, but after an hour or so here, I feel far more informed now and...More

    Thank SHELLYJ
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    Mauiott
    31 March 2017|
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    Response from Maam3 | Reviewed this property |
    There's parking, but it might be a short walk. We didn't' have a car, so it wasn't a concern for us.
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    eggybee
    4 February 2016|
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    Response from kiwi051 | Reviewed this property |
    We are coming up to 5 years since the Feb quakes and what a shame you missed going in, especially for $20 (around 9 GBP). This is the closest I hope anyone else would ever get to experience the life changing and... More
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    Glynis98
    11 March 2015|
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    I don't understand the question I'm afraid!
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