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What's On
Explore our exhibitions and activity programmes.
Iain Cheesman | Artist Talk
On Sunday 07 April at 2pm, Iain Cheesman will be visiting the Gallery and Museum to speak more about his foyer wall artwork The River Is. The River…
Jo Burzynska | Interactive Artist Talk
In this interactive nose and ears-on session, Zonta Ashburton Female Art Award 2023 Premier Award winner Jo Burzynska explains how both musical and perfume notes resonate with each…
Arlene Baird talk | Ng King Bros. Chinese Market Garden Settlement
To celebrate our exhibition A New Era: Ng King Bros. Chinese Market Garden Settlement, join us for a talk with Arlene Baird, a heritage consultant based in Mid…
Janet Abbott talk | Christchurch Capital of Culture 1900-1950
Join us for a talk with Janet Abbott on March 06 at 6pm! Was Ōtautahi Christchurch the centre of culture in Aotearoa in the first half of the…
A New Era: Ng King Bros. Chinese Market Garden Settlement
Sixteen years ago the descendants of the men who founded the Ng King Bros. Chinese Market Garden expressed their desire to share their land and the legacy of…
Sharing Histories | Gifts of 2023
Explore some of the treasured objects, archives, and photographs that were generously donated to and acquired by the Ashburton Museum and Historical Society in 2023. This annual exhibition…
Kōwhai Mums
Kōwhai Mums is a fortnightly art group for ethnic and migrant mums/carers, as well as newcomers to Hakatere Ashburton, with children aged 0-5 years. Sessions provide a safe…
Art Addicts
Art Addicts (AA) is the Gallery’s weekly art space for kids during the school term. Wrap up your Wednesday school day and head to the AAGM to get…
In Colour
In Colour is a great way to unwind and relax with like-minded people. Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over morning tea once a…