Fred & Myrtle’s Paua Shell House

Hear the extraordinary story of an ordinary Kiwi couple in a short film narrated by Gary McCormick. The film explains the kiwiana phenomenon and how a Bluff couple with an unusual living room came to be New Zealand icons. Then, step through the front door and into the famous paua shell lounge of Fred and Myrtle Flutey. Fred & Myrtle’s Paua Shell House at Canterbury Museum is open from 9.00am daily, with sessions running throughout the day.