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Southland Museum & Art Gallery, Invercargill is one of the finest tourist attractions in the city. Guests can know more about the fascinating human history of the region, when they come to the Southland Museum & Art Gallery. The museum also displays brilliant collection of the natural history of Southland. The Southland Museum & Art Gallery, Invercargill is easily accessible from any part of the city and guests can opt for the guided tours to get a better understanding of the museum.
Southland Museum & Art Gallery in Invercargill is well located near the beautiful Queens Park of the city. The impressive structure of the museum building catches the sight of everyone. The pyramid shaped building of the Southland Museum & Art Gallery is said to be the largest in the southern hemisphere.
Southland Museum & Art Gallery provides complete collection and information on the region’s natural growth and diversity. Southland is one of the few regions in the world, which attracts visitors with its untouched natural beauty. The area is replete with scenic beauty and it mesmerized every visitor. The museum captures the essence of natural beauty, which dates back to some 500 millions years. The Southland Museum & Art Gallery also shows interesting details of the human history dating back to 800 years.
The museum comprises of 3 art galleries that wonderfully displays international, national as well as local art. Historical art pieces are worth seeing twice in the Southland Museum & Art Gallery. Visitors are mesmerized by the exhibition of ‘Beyond the Roaring 40’s’ which show case the details of the Subantarctic Islands. Guests can get deeply involved in the exhibition with the audio visual aids.
Another section of the Southland Museum & Art Gallery displays the Maori pre-history. Presented in several galleries, the paintings and the exhibits are simply superb. The museum also houses an astronomical observatory. Other facilities in the museum include a relaxation area, a café and a visitor center.
Southland Museum & Art Gallery is open from 9 in the morning to 5 in the evening. Mondays to Friday the museum follows the same timing but on weekends the museum open 1 hour late. The museum is closed on the Christmas Day.
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