# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ravenscar House Museum free weekend
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: Ravenscar House Museum, one of Christchurch’s finest art treasures, will be free to enjoy on Saturday 5 September and Sunday 6 September from 10 am to 5 pm each day.

Described by Stuff Travel as “one of Christchurch's most unexpected treasures”, this stunning house museum features a unique collection of Kiwi art displayed in an architectural gem.

Ravenscar House Museum is home to works by much-loved Aotearoa New Zealand artists like Frances Hodgkins, Colin McCahon, Ralph Hotere, Bill Sutton and Rita Angus. The collection of around 300 paintings and objects also features intricate glass works, beautiful furniture and ancient Roman jewellery.

The house museum itself is also a work of art, with a series of striking spaces arranged around an internal courtyard along with a landscaped garden studded with contemporary sculptures. The building’s architectural awards include best new cultural building at the World Architecture Festival in 2023 and a win at the New Zealand Architecture Awards in 2024.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/ravenscar-house-museum-free-weekend/200030576734107
- **Event Categories**: Art, Festivals, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Christchurch
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 52 Rolleston Ave, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
- **lat**: -43.53042
- **long**: 172.62779
- **full address**: 52 Rolleston Ave, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, 52 Rolleston Ave, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, Christchurch

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ravenscar House Museum free weekend being held?
  - **A:** Ravenscar House Museum free weekend takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 52 Rolleston Ave, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, 52 Rolleston Ave, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, Christchurch.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ravenscar House Museum free weekend?
  - **A:** Ravenscar House Museum free weekend is organized by Canterbury Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ravenscar House Museum free weekend 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 Ravenscar House Museum free weekend sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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