Events

Come to one of our events and get involved
30
Nov 2020
Free Event Talk Wellington

National Speaker Series 2020

Dr. Jenni Adams, an astrophysicist from the University of Canterbury, will talk about the South Pole observatory and her research with Ice Cube.

18
Nov 2020
Film Free Event Wellington

Polar Film Night

Polar Film Night – excerpts from the NYC Explorers Club Polar Film Festival AND the recent video competition for our children run by the Royal Society of New Zealand ‘Antarctica through fresh eyes’.
The Royal Society will be reaching out to local contestants in the competition to join us, so come along and inspire the next generation!

21
Oct 2020
Book Launch Free Event Special Event Wellington

Book Launch for Max Quinn

Book Launch for Max Quinn

Listen to Max Quinn speak about his 50-year career as a polar filmmaker.

07
Oct 2020
Canterbury Exhibition Special Event

Preview – Explorers Hub

Exhibition Preview

The Christchurch Arts Centre invites you to celebrate our Wild World, Antarctica and New Zealand’s Mountains and Wilderness through Art, History and Literature.

08 - 18
Oct 2020
Canterbury Exhibition

Days of Ice – Explorers Hub

The Christchurch Arts Centre invites you to celebrate our Wild World, Antarctica and New Zealand’s Mountains and Wilderness through Art, History and Literature.

17
Oct 2020
Book Launch Canterbury Free Event Special Event

Book Launch for Max Quinn

Days of Ice – Book Launch for Max Quinn

Listen to Max Quinn speak about his 50-year career as a polar filmmaker.

26 - 18
Sep 2020
Canterbury Exhibition Free Event

Days of Ice – Penguin Hunt

Come along to hunt penguins at the Canterbury Museum.  Every day from 26th September to 18th October.

18
Oct 2020
Canterbury Ceremony Free Event Special Event

Wreath Laying at Scott Statue

Days of Ice – Wreath Laying at Scott Statue

Following the service at the Transitional Cathedral, please join the Antarctic Society, our partners, and distinguished guests for the laying of wreathes at the statue.

18
Oct 2020
Canterbury Free Event Tour

Godley Head Hut open day

Days of Ice – Open Day at Scott’s Cabin at Godley Head

Enjoy a short walk to visit a bit of Antarctic and Christchurch history in a dramatic setting.

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