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Otago Museum

419 Great King Street, Dunedin

Otago Museum

Phone

(0)3 474 7474

Websites

Hours Open

  • Weekdays: 10am–5pm
  • Weekends: 10am–5pm
  • Closed on Public Holidays

Amenities

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Toilets
  • Food Available
  • Guided Tours Available
  • Gift Shop

Suitable for Ages

  • Families

Ticket Information

  • Admission: Free

Ignite your interest and inspire your mind at Otago Museum! Explore outstanding collections and discover great stories from Otago, New Zealand and the world as you venture through a tempting variety of exhibitions.

Visit Tūhura, our stunning science engagement development. The Tūhura Otago Community Trust Science Centre has over 45 hands-on interactives, including a giant DNA-inspired helical slide, and a three-tier tropical butterfly enclosure.

Take some time out during your visit to enjoy something fresh and delicious from the Museum Café with a menu that caters for everyone in the family. Then take home a memento – you’ll find a great range of gift ideas from crafts and jewellery to children’s toys in the Museum Shop.

Note : Museum is only CLOSED on Christmas Day.

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Upcoming events at Otago Museum

The Archive Project

The Archive Project

Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Today 12:00pm
Public Talks & Tours

Worlds of Wonder – Dinosaur Stories Double Feature

Worlds of Wonder – Dinosaur Stories Double Feature

Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Tomorrow 5:30pm
Film

Sea Life Scavenger Hunt

Sea Life Scavenger Hunt

Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sat 22 Mar 11:00am
Conservation, Environment

XYZZY Special Screenings

XYZZY Special Screenings

Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Fri 7 Feb 5:30pm – more dates
Film

Dunedin Rocks Quiz Night!

Dunedin Rocks Quiz Night!

Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Wed 26 Mar 5:30pm
Charity, Fundraisers

Tūhura Otago Museum Dress Collection Tour

Tūhura Otago Museum Dress Collection Tour

Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Tue 1 Apr 1:00pm – more dates
Public Talks & Tours

In Conversation with Kowtow's Dayne and Juliette

In Conversation with Kowtow's Dayne and Juliette

Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Thu 3 Apr 12:30pm
Public Talks & Tours

Three Generations of Fashion in New Zealand

Three Generations of Fashion in New Zealand

Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Fri 4 Apr 12:30pm
Public Talks & Tours

Christian Dior – Visionary Designer

Christian Dior – Visionary Designer

Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sat 5 Apr 9:30am
Public Talks & Tours

iD International Emerging Designers Panel Discussion

iD International Emerging Designers Panel Discussion

Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sat 5 Apr 11:00am
Public Talks & Tours

7x7 Wild Talks

7x7 Wild Talks

Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Thu 10 Apr 5:30pm
Public Talks & Tours

Pyjamarama: LEGO Edition

Pyjamarama: LEGO Edition

Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Fri 11 Apr 6:00pm
Public Talks & Tours

Ecofocusing – A Mind/Body Practice with Nature

Ecofocusing – A Mind/Body Practice with Nature

Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sat 12 Apr 8:30am
Conservation, Environment

Dunedin Rock Choir Performance

Dunedin Rock Choir Performance

Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sat 12 Apr 2:00pm
Rock

No Rain, No Rainforest

No Rain, No Rainforest

Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sat 12 Apr 1:00pm – more dates
Children, Kids, Holidays

Mystery Animal Encounters

Mystery Animal Encounters

Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sat 12 Apr 2:00pm – more dates
Family & Lifestyle

Rock Mystery Mission

Rock Mystery Mission

Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sat 12 Apr 10:00am – more dates
Children, Kids, Holidays

Mighty Moa Hunt

Mighty Moa Hunt

Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sat 12 Apr 10:00am – more dates
Children, Kids, Holidays

Birds and Other Wildlife – Public Talk

Birds and Other Wildlife – Public Talk

Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sun 13 Apr 2:00pm
Public Talks & Tours

Lost City of Z – Free Screening

Lost City of Z – Free Screening

Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sat 10 May 2:00pm
Film

Yoga with the Butterflies

Yoga with the Butterflies

Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Wed 12 Feb 5:45pm – more dates
Mind & Body

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Past events at Otago Museum

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