We thought we'd stop here for an hour or so as the weather wasn't great, what a good choice! There... read more
We thought we'd stop here for an hour or so as the weather wasn't great, what a good choice! There... read more
The devastating effects of the earthquake are everywhere to be seen in Christchurch. The clip of a... read more
Popped along here for a morning and stayed for almost 3 hours! So informative - and very touching, particularly the video of reports from people of Christchurch who were here when the quake hit. All the information is well displayed and s good variety - lots of great videos to watch explaining different aspects. Def. one of the best museums ever. Well done!
Dawn, thank you so much for your wonderful review. 'One of the best museums ever'? That is great praise indeed. A lot of effort went into getting a balance between earthquake science and the social impact of the earthquakes. We are so lucky that people, not just in the video, felt able to share their stories. I hope the rest of your time in New Zealand has been enjoyable. Regards Paul
Very informative emotive presentation that has captured all aspects of this devastating event. Congratulations to all those involved.
Kia ora Wendy. Thank you for coming through Quake City, and taking the time to leave your review. So many people were involved with the set-up of the exhibition. From those who designed and built it, to the kind people who have allowed us to share their memories/artefacts. Not to forget the many organisations/groups that help to keep us going. They've all done great work. Regards Paul
This muesem is an eye opener and heartbreaking. Its devestanting to see how an earth quake can impact a city and families so fast and for so long. IT IS A MUST WHEN IN CHRISTCHURCH
Kia ora Nikki, thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review of Quake City. Words you used, like eye opening, heartbreaking and devastating, are so appropriate for what has happened in this part of the country. The awesome power of nature. Regards Paul
We're in Christchurch for a few days so a stop at quake city felt like a must.
First impressions were that it's not as big as I expected, but even so, there's a lot crammed in to a small space.
The exhibits cover the earthquake history of the region, the big ones in 2010/2011, the recovery and processes, as well as looking to the future and how to prepare for the next ones.
There were plenty of hands on exhibits, such as a demonstration on liquefaction, and a Lego station for kids (and big kids) to design rebuilds.
Overall, worth a visit to put into perspective what happened nearly 10 years ago, and why the recovery is so major.
I accompany my daughter who want to visit quake city. Very informative staff Welcoming us. Interesting place.
Kia ora and many thanks to you and your daughter for coming to visit us. I'm glad you found our Canterbury earthquake stories interesting and, I agree, my colleagues are great! Cheers, Sarah
It is a fairly small Museum though you have access to quite a variety of information regarding the impact of the earthquakes in the life of those living in Christchurch. There is a small video which is very impressive, once it focuses on people who were in some way affected by the earthquake ... then there are a series of images and interactive rooms which give visitors a clear idea of what they were all about.
Kia ora Iolanda, thanks for visiting Christchurch and taking the time to learn about what our region has been through. The personal stories video is a must see and I'm glad you had a look through our touch-screen photographs for an idea of how it looked straight after the February 2011 event. I hope that the interactive exhibits and rebuild stories also made the city make more sense to you. Hopefully you can come check up on our rebuild again one day! Cheers, Sarah