Quake City

Well organised display and interesting fact present of the earthquakes in Christchurch that change the face of the city! The staff at the entrance desk was super friendly and very lovely to chat to as he is a local Christchurch resident. It was super interesting that the information printed on wooden board material used as a display. The video of survival stories is very sad and actually last about one hour and a half for the first part. Then there is a follow up after 10 years stories video just before the exist of the gallery. I love the interactive part of the gallery like the bike-power-output, Lego building table, and earthquake measuring plate! A little gift selections you can buy at the end of the visit as well.

A must go to, too appreciate the lovely kindness unity and strength of the NZ people. Very emotional excellent videos and explanation on earthquake liquefaction and architectural brillance to counteract nature. A few hands on and jump on things for kids. Friendly informative staff, ask them about the clocks

Events of this day has left a significant impression on community of Christchurch. This museum shows how the event that day, had brought the community together and how Christchurch has grown since then. Personal stories are shared. While nothing compares to actually living through such an event, Quake City does portray this history with care and compassion. Worth a visit if you don't understand much about earthquakes, or wish to learn more about events that day.

The exhibition is very visual and interactive. The interview component is moving and touching. It brought me back to the day I was there.

Informative, kind and friendly staff. Worth visiting when in Chch to understand what the city went through. Young children may not find it that captivating but it’s a relatively quick visit.

This was a great visit to understand what Christchurch went through in the 2011 earthquakes. Great videos and some very good interactive material. Well worth the $20 entry fee. Reception staff very good introducing the place.

Reasonably busy but not overcrowded, a nice mix of reading/videos/interactive bits. Would be good fun for kids as multiple bits to play and explore to show how earthquakes work/the consequences of them but equally informative and interesting for adults. Lots of photos and first hand testimonials from the 2011 earthquake

A powerful place to sit and feel all the emotions. A wall decorated with names of all those lost. Very beautiful!! The bathrooms were super clean too!! This place is a must see!! A beautiful and peaceful tribute, often adorned with photos and flowers. This is a neat little place to visit and see. They offer a video to hear what happened here and that is very interesting, but to see the area and the destruction that happened from this earthquake is pretty neat to see.😍 This memorial and the history of the area was quite enlightening. The park service has done an excellent job of creating an educational experience for all that choose to stop along the way. 😊 This is a beautiful area and the sights of the grandeur of nature are worth the stop along the way. An absolute hidden gem, created by the dark history of an earthquake that took several lives . To understand the beauty of the city , first you have to understand the devastation that created it!!Take some time to visit and get a map, and go see all the marked areas. It's a somber reminder of how things can be changed in an instant. ✅

Relics, artifacts and memorabilia that tell the story of the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes that struck Canterbury and Christchurch. Much about how the city was damaged and a tremendous amount that shows the response and heroism that occurred afterwards. Lots of science and lots of video. The liquefaction demo was one of my favorite parts and it was interesting to see the spire from the Christchurch Cathedral. Absolutely worth a stop. [Review 386 of 2024 - 39 in New Zealand - 21419 overall]

I don't know how I don't remember this earthquake. The museum isn't as big as I thought it would be, but very full of interesting artifacts and visuals about the 2010 and 2011 quakes. Live news and security footage are on a loop to watch as you walk around. Pieces of salvaged debris are on display. There are interactive areas to demonstrate liquefaction and to feel what the quake felt like. Twelve people were interviewed on their experiences that day and run continuous. Until you wander through, you don't realize the little details the quake upset. Potable water. Toilets. Saving family heirlooms. How much of the city was destroyed, and still hasn't recovered yet.

The city Earthquake Museum was filled with heroic stories, artifacts, iconic relics and a cathedral spire. Admission is $16 for adults & it is reduced for children. There was a small gift shop with books, postcards & tee shirts.

Really enjoyed this museum which displays the damage invoked by the earthquakes in 2011. We particularly enjoyed the time line text and images documenting a lot of events relating to the disaster. The stories of individuals who stepped up and helped those who were injured and compromised during the quake were the most inspiring parts of the museum. We were surprised we lingered there for almost an hour, as it is not a huge museum, but the quality and the emotional images speak for themselves. Well worth the time and money spent.

The Quake City museum mostly focuses on the devastating earthquakes that rattled Christchurch, New Zealand in 2011. It's one of those specialty museums that is interesting and zeroes into the timeline of the events surrounding the community and courage for all those impacted by the Christchurch New Zealand earthquakes. You would hear the stories of heroism and bravery in the aftermath of the tremors that destroyed a city. After visiting Christchurch during a recent trip in September 2018, the city itself is regaining its strength and prosperity that it used to have. I was here on a whim and decided to go in. While the admission prices were certainly not cheap, it was informative and educational to learn about what unfolded here 7 years ago. It's pretty neat that the city has risen since then and it's not been that long. The museum isn't that large and is filled with photos, stories, relics, and heroics. How the community had banned together in the aftermath and in the subsequent years to rebuild Christchurch and make it the city anew. It's interesting to read up on what makes each relic from the earthquakes valued and important to the stories. I learned a lot about the Christchurch New Zealand earthquakes from visiting this museum that I didn't know previously. The Quake City museum is a wealth of knowledge and a source of inspiration that reminds us all that courage and bravery in the face of uncertainty can motivate and inspire greatness in everyone. It's awesome that the city of Christchurch has since risen from this catastrophe and continues to rise from it till this day. The overall experience here at the Quake City museum was very insightful and inspiring. The stories of heroism did make me emotional at bit and the sense of community helps revitalize even the darkest of moments. Strength and unity makes it through the difficult times and you know what, it is worth it! I have allotted about an hour here, but ended up spending 2 hours before I had to leave since they closed at 5pm. As mentioned earlier, they charge admission fees of $20 for adults and smaller fees for children unaccompanied by adults, students, and seniors. I had cash on me at the time, so I entered the museum with that. I wasn't sure if they accepted credit cards, as the yelp business page didn't mentioned it. As for parking options, best bet would be to find street parking nearby or parking garages / lots where you can find it and walk to the museum. The museum is located at 299 Durham North in the heart of Downtown Christchurch New Zealand. I'm sure Christchurch Public transportation can get you here to the Quake City museum, as well as taking an Uber or even walking it. Christchurch is a walkable City. For me, I learned a lot and would like to recommend coming here to learn more about the heroism displayed by the first responders and those who were impacted by the earthquakes. You learn about yourself through adversity and tribulations. These stories will help you get inspired and reaffirm the belief that the human spirit is amazing and awesome. Give yourself 2 hours here and you'll have a greater appreciation for what happened here in Christchurch in 2011- present. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. It reminds me of 9/11/2011 World Trade Center, but on a smaller scale. 5.0 stars for the ambiance and educational factor. Support local! A

Really good for an hour or so. A lot of information on the wall which I can never be bothered reading with my short attention span. There is a continuous interview that runs on a big TV, of people who survived and have a story to tell so that was more my thing. $20 for adults and kids enter free so fairly budget friendly for families.

Neat and interesting museum set up in the new REStart mall in the CBD of Christchurch, this is the place to go to learn about the Christchurch earthquakes. Highly recommend stopping and getting educated on these two huge events which has changed the city drastically and how they are moving forward into the future. They have great displays, videos, and even the famous cathedral spire for you to see and learn through. Sobering and informative. Also goes into some of New Zealand's earthquake history. Price is a bit high at $20 an adult, but very worth it. Love this city and how strong its people are. Kia Kaha CHCH!