Margaret Stoddart and Kate Sheppard were enrolled together at the Canterbury College School of Art in its opening year of1882 - their names listed together in the morning class rollbook.

Courtesy of the University of Canterbury's Macmillan Brown Library, this roll book, along with 6 of Stoddart's garden themed watercolours, is available for viewing in the exhibition space at Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House.

Exhibition Dates, Times and Pricing

Viewing hours are 10am - 4pm, Wednesday to Sunday, until Sunday 12 December 2021.

Entry to the exhibition is free of charge. Normal admission charges apply for the Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House visitor experience.

Please note, if a session is not showing as available, it has been fully booked.

If you have any problems booking, ring the friendly hosts on 03 341 1360 or email katesheppardhouse@heritage.org.nz.

Covid-19 Protection Framework update

Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House is now open under the traffic light system.

To visit us, you will need to present your Vaccine Pass to staff and follow our requirements for the traffic light setting on the day, which you can find here: https://www.visitheritage.co.nz/about/hnzpt-covid-19-information/

Parking

There is no parking onsite, so please find a park in the surrounding streets or at the University of Canterbury's Clyde Carpark on Arts Road (free on weekends).

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible, please call 03 341 1360 to book accessible car parking (limited spaces available onsite).