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Toitū Otago Settlers Museum

Phone

03 477 5052

Hours Open

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

Amenities

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

Suitable for Ages

  • Families

Ticket Information

  • Admission: Free

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum is a museum of social history dedicated to telling the story of the people of Dunedin and the surrounding area, whose character, culture, technology, art, fashion and transport shaped New Zealand’s first great city.

The story begins with a journey through the eyes of the first arrivals, Kai Tahu Māori, through the growth of the city, including the seedier side of early Dunedin, the rowdy pubs, and the ladies of the night, and culminating in Future City which focuses on the challenges facing Dunedin today.

A layer of People’s Voices highlights who and why people settled in the city from the earliest settlers to the present day and the Museum’s collection strengths – the Costume and Textiles, Military, Transport and Computer collections - are displayed in dedicated galleries.

Even the Museum’s buildings are a unique mix of heritage and modern, ranging from the early 1900s to 2012. Our new entrance foyer building and a state of the art collections store have been blended with our Victorian brick and limestone portrait gallery and a 1930s art deco bus station. The Roslyn #1 tram - the first electric tram in the Southern Hemisphere - and another Dunedin icon, the Tiger Tea trolley bus are displayed and there is also the opportunity to step back to the age of sail in our ‘onboard ship’ experience.

These captivating exhibitions are complemented by an onsite shop, a café and a research centre and archive for those interested in genealogy and other aspects of local history.

Map showing Toitū Otago Settlers Museum

Upcoming events at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum

New Zealand Red Cross Choir Armistice Day Concert 2024

New Zealand Red Cross Choir Armistice Day Concert 2024

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sun 10 Nov 12:30pm
Choir, Vocal Music

Toitū Sounds Puspawarna Gamelan Community Group

Toitū Sounds Puspawarna Gamelan Community Group

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sun 10 Nov 2:00pm
Ethnic, Multicultural

Toitū’s Roll of Honour Armistice Day 2024

Toitū’s Roll of Honour Armistice Day 2024

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Mon 11 Nov 12:30pm
Public Talks & Tours

Spinning with Josephine - Dunedin Spinners and Weavers

Spinning with Josephine - Dunedin Spinners and Weavers

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Wed 13 Nov 10:00am
Arts and Crafts

The Tapestry Project - Otago Embroiderers’ Guild

The Tapestry Project - Otago Embroiderers’ Guild

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Wed 13 Nov 10:00am – more dates
Arts and Crafts

Call and No Response

Call and No Response

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Thu 21 Nov 2:00pm
Public Talks & Tours

Josephine Mini Bal

Josephine Mini Bal

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sun 24 Nov 2:00pm
Dance

Balfolk Minibals 2pm At Toitū

Balfolk Minibals 2pm At Toitū

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sun 24 Nov 2:00pm
Dance Classes

Toddler Time @ Toitū

Toddler Time @ Toitū

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Tue 26 Nov 10:15am
Family & Lifestyle

Past events at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum

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