South Canterbury Museum in Timaru is the perfect place to understand the regional history and heritage. From ancient specimens to modern artifacts and documents, the museum will walk you through the development of the South Canterbury region. Different fossils and other geological items will give you a chance to see how this region has evolved into a modern world slowly over the years. Interesting tale of a local resident who managed to build an aircraft in 1903 can also be understood here. Watch informative short films, be part of different hands-on activities, and take a tour of the past at this museum.