The Star: March 23, 2023

TIMARU
Thursday March 23 2023 The Star 23
Explore the heritage
of the region at
The South
Canterbury Museum
The South Canterbury Museum is the place
to explore the heritage of our region – nature,
history and culture. Located on Perth Street,
downtown Timaru, the Museum features a
range of exhibitions and public programmes.
Exhibitions feature aspects of local geology
and the natural world, stories from local Mori
heritage and the arrival of European settlers, and
displays that look at how the region has taken
shape and people’s lives have changed over the
last 150 years. Visitors can get close to hundreds
of specimens and artefacts drawn from the
Museum’s rich collections, images, graphics,
moving images and touchscreens that help
visitors explore our heritage further.
The Museum also has a changing exhibition
programme with a wide focus on nature, history
and cultural topics. These include local as well
as travelling exhibitions, providing a variety
of experiences for locals and visitors alike. A
regular programme of activities and events
provides holiday activities, public talks and
annual events such as the outdoor Retro Rock
at the Museum concert. Visitors with historical
interests can visit the Museum’s archival area to
delve deeper into aspects of local heritage. The
Museum’s website (museum.timaru.govt.nz) and
Facebook pages provide regular updates on
what is happening. Membership of the Friends
of the Museum provides regular newsletter and
updates on activities and happenings.
Admission to the Museum is free with koha/
donations encouraged. To find out more, visit
the website, Facebook page or contact the
Museum directly on (03) 687 7212 or email
museum@timdc.govt.nz.
The positive power of
meditation and natural gems
Wander into Artma Spiritual Gallery
in Timaru’s Royal Arcade to leave
the busy-ness of life behind and
find a crystal store with a difference.
Here You can relax amongst a selection
of gemstones that originate
from all continents.
Artma Spiritual Gallery is a place
where people can BE in a healthy
environment and allowing you
to bond with crystals rather than
someone trying to sell them to you.
This small business passionately
fundraises for their Nepali Orphan
Fund, with second hand books
and other items, including donated
CRYSTALS.
Artma Spiritual Gallery was established
in 2007 as a fusion between
Art, Crystals and Meditation. Hence
meditation sessions are held after
hours, every Wednesday 7.30pm;
Thursday 9.15am; Saturday 9am.
Attendance is by $5- donation also
for their Nepali Orphan Fund.
Perth Street, downtown Timaru
Ph (03) 687 7212
museum.timaru.govt.nz
www.facebook.com/SCMuseum