Quake City

Earthquake City Museum tells the stories of heroism, hope and loss from the Canterbury earthquakes, and this special exhibition from the Canterbury Museum explains the science and phenomenon of liquefaction. The Earthquake City Museum recounts the events and aftermath of the September 2010 and February 22, 2011 earthquakes, the extraordinary response of emergency services, international rescue teams, the thousands of volunteers who came forward to help from construction workers and the volunteer army, and the amazing resilience of Canterbury communities. This museum contains the spire of Christchurch Cathedral, the clocks from the destroyed railway station, and more. Do not hesitate and visit it with your family or friends and learn about this impressive museum and the valor of the people who helped in difficult days of disaster.