Музей Ravenscar House в Кристиchurchе откроет двери бесплатно на выходные

Free Weekend Returns To Ravenscar House Museum Ravenscar House Museum, one of Christchurch’s finest art treasures, will be free to enjoy on Saturday 5 September and Sunday 6 September. 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. The building houses one of the most significant private art collections in New Zealand, assembled by Susan and Jim Wakefield. After the Canterbury earthquakes, the Wakefields built an extraordinary new home for the collection in the heart of Christchurch and gifted the building to the city. Museum Tumuaki Matua/Director Anthony Wright says the free weekend is a great way to share Jim and Susan’s generous gift with as many Cantabrians as possible. The house museum is owned and operated by Canterbury Museum on behalf of the city. “Ravenscar House Museum is a beautiful building full of treasures and extraordinary artworks. “We look forward to welcoming everyone to share in this extraordinary gift over the free weekend.” Ravenscar House Museum, 52 Rolleston Avenue, open 10.00 am to 5.00 pm daily (except Christmas Day). Admission charges normally apply.