The South Canterbury Museum has extensive social history collections which show how people have lived their lives as the region has grown and prospered.  Everyday objects from different periods of time help us better understand the lives of those who came before.

Social history collections also include items relating to local trades and industries, such as potteries, brick-making works and foodstuff manufacturers.

The South Canterbury Museum also has an extensive costume and textile collection which particularly features garments from the Edwardian era and later.

We welcome offers of material for the collections - please call first.