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Canterbury Museum
Canterbury Museum. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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The Canterbury Museum is a museum located in the central city of Christchurch, New Zealand, in the city's Cultural Precinct. The museum was established in 1867 with Julius von Haast – whose collection formed its core – as its first director. The building is registered as a "Historic Place – Category I" by Heritage New Zealand.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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