Cathedral Square Unearthed
16 Feb 2026 — 22 Mar 2026 at Christ Church Cathedral
· Christchurch City
Cathedral Square Unearthed is a 2026 archaeology exhibition held in Christchurch, New Zealand. The exhibition explores the rich and layered history concealed beneath Cathedral Square, one of the city's most recognisable and historically significant public spaces.
Through archaeological finds, artefacts, and interpretive displays, visitors are invited to discover the stories of the people and communities who shaped this site across centuries — from pre-European settlement through to the modern era.
Through archaeological finds, artefacts, and interpretive displays, visitors are invited to discover the stories of the people and communities who shaped this site across centuries — from pre-European settlement through to the modern era.
About the venue
Christ Church Cathedral
· Christchurch City
Christ Church Cathedral, previously spelled ChristChurch Cathedral and (rarely) called Cathedral Church of Christ, is a deconsecrated Anglican cathedral in the central city of Christchurch, New Zealand. It was built between 1864 and 1904 in the centre of the city, surrounded by Cathedral Square. It…
