# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Heritage Festival: Observatory Tower and Exhibition 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am (+13:00)
- **Event Description**: Join a guided tour of the Observatory Tower and hear the stories of how it has been used from 1896 to today. Find out about the amazing heritage restoration of the part-collapsed Tower. View the Te Waiatatanga Mai o te Atua The Song of the Gods exhibition on the 1st floor.   Then climb the 75 steep wooden stairs right to the top to the Dome Room, which houses the magnificently restored Townsend Teece Telescope from 1864.

If the weather allows, have a walk out onto the Tower balcony for one of the best views in Christchurch.

NOTE: this tour involves ascending and descending four flights of steep heritage wooden stairs, there is no elevator and no wheelchair or stroller access, sorry. Please wear flat shoes.

This event is part of the Christchurch Heritage Festival (16 - 26 October 2026).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/heritage-festival-observatory-tower-and-exhibition/200030652693901
- **Event Categories**: festivals, exhibitions
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Christchurch
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
- **lat**: -43.53112
- **long**: 172.62834
- **full address**: The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, 2 Worcester St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, Christchurch

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Heritage Festival: Observatory Tower and Exhibition  being held?
  - **A:** Heritage Festival: Observatory Tower and Exhibition  takes place on Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am at The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, 2 Worcester St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, Christchurch.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Heritage Festival: Observatory Tower and Exhibition ?
  - **A:** Heritage Festival: Observatory Tower and Exhibition  is organized by The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora's events?
  - **A:** The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora has 115+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Heritage Festival: Observatory Tower and Exhibition  is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Christchurch, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Heritage Festival: Observatory Tower and Exhibition  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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