Rutherford's Den

Ernest, Lord Rutherford is recognised world wide as the Father of the Atom.

Born in New Zealand, he graduated here in 1894 at Canterbury College, Christchurch (now the site of The Arts Centre). He also began his lifetime research working at the forefront of electrical technology on this site.

Visitors can experience his life and science through dynamic multimedia, meet him in the Den where it all happened, listen to historic broadcasts and recollections of his character and be part of the daily life at Canterbury College in the 1890's.

School visits
Rutherford's Den is an excellent place to bring your class for a visit.
The Education Co-ordinator can plan a programme that links to the social science or science curriculum from year 4 to year 13. For more information contact Kaye Hercus, the education co-ordinator Ph: 366 9201 Fax: 379 7576
For more information check out the website on: www.rutherfordsden.org.nz

After hours Den visits
The den can also be hired for after hours functions and group visits.

For more information contact the Visitor Guide Co-ordinator:
Ph: +64 03 363 2836
Fax: +64 03 379 7576
email: visitor@artscentre.org.nz

Rutherfords Den opens daily 10am-5pm, 7 days.
Entry by gold coin donation.