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Charles Brasch |
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Charles Brasch was one of Otago’s great philanthropists and a generous benefactor to this Museum. Learn about Brasch’s life and contributions. |
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Wednesday 01-Jul-2009 to 10-Jul-2009 at 4:30 pm |
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FREE! |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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Magical Human Replicas |
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People have long created artworks in human form, serving as reminders for revenge or servants for the dead. Join us as we reveal the secrets behind the Museum’s human replicas. |
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Saturday 04-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
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FREE! |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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Santa Cruz Red Feather Money |
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One of the world’s most unusual and fascinating currencies, coils of feather money are still unique to Santa Cruz. |
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Sunday 05-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
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FREE! |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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The art of eeling |
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Traditionally, the Southern Māori used elaborate, cleverly designed nets or hinaki as a means of catching eels – a great source of protein! Discover the traditional methods of catching and preserving these fish and hear about the hinaki on display at the Otago Museum. |
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Monday 06-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
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FREE! |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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Kimono |
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Originally kimono was the Japanese word for clothing. In recent times it has been used when referring specifically to beautiful traditional Japanese clothing. |
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Tuesday 07-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
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FREE! |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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The Legends of Maui |
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Maui is probably the most famous demi-god of Māori culture, known for his mischievous adventures harnessing nature's elements. Join us and learn more about this remarkable legend! |
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Wednesday 08-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
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FREE! |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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The iconic cabbage tree |
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Cabbage trees are an iconic feature of suburban New Zealand. In pre-European times these trees were a hugely important food and fibre resource in Southern New Zealand. Join us and discover the surprising and special features of the cabbage tree. |
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Thursday 09-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
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FREE! |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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Papua New Guinea |
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New Guinea is one of the largest islands in the world, with extensive cultural diversity resulting from its people adapting to various environments from floodplains to mountainous rainforests. |
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Friday 10-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
| Admission fee |
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FREE! |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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Magical Human Replicas |
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People have long created artworks in human form, serving as reminders for revenge or servants for the dead. Join us as we reveal the secrets behind the Museum’s human replicas. |
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Saturday 11-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
| Admission fee |
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FREE! |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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West African Cultures |
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Discover the rich, vibrant and dynamic nature of West African cultural beliefs and practices. Find out about the stories behind the amazing sculptures, masks and everyday objects from places such as Ghana and Nigeria which feature in the new Special Exhibition, West Africa: Rhythm and Spirit. |
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Saturday 11-Jul-2009 to 31-Jul-2009 at 4:30 pm |
| Admission fee |
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FREE! |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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Santa Cruz Red Feather Money |
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One of the world’s most unusual and fascinating currencies, coils of feather money are still unique to Santa Cruz. |
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Sunday 12-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
| Admission fee |
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FREE! |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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The art of eeling |
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Traditionally, the Southern Māori used elaborate, cleverly designed nets or hinaki as a means of catching eels – a great source of protein! Discover the traditional methods of catching and preserving these fish and hear about the hinaki on display at the Otago Museum. |
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Monday 13-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
| Admission fee |
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FREE! |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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Kimono |
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Originally kimono was the Japanese word for clothing. In recent times it has been used when referring specifically to beautiful traditional Japanese clothing. |
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Tuesday 14-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
| Admission fee |
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FREE! |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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The Legends of Maui |
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Maui is probably the most famous demi-god of Māori culture, known for his mischievous adventures harnessing nature's elements. Join us and learn more about this remarkable legend! |
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Wednesday 15-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
| Admission fee |
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FREE! |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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The iconic cabbage tree |
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Cabbage trees are an iconic feature of suburban New Zealand. In pre-European times these trees were a hugely important food and fibre resource in Southern New Zealand. Join us and discover the surprising and special features of the cabbage tree. |
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Thursday 16-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
| Admission fee |
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FREE! |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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Papua New Guinea |
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New Guinea is one of the largest islands in the world, with extensive cultural diversity resulting from its people adapting to various environments from floodplains to mountainous rainforests. |
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Friday 17-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
| Admission fee |
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FREE! |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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Magical Human Replicas |
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People have long created artworks in human form, serving as reminders for revenge or servants for the dead. Join us as we reveal the secrets behind the Museum’s human replicas. |
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Saturday 18-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
| Admission fee |
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FREE! |
| Location |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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Santa Cruz Red Feather Money |
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One of the world’s most unusual and fascinating currencies, coils of feather money are still unique to Santa Cruz. |
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Sunday 19-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
| Admission fee |
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FREE! |
| Location |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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The art of eeling |
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Traditionally, the Southern Māori used elaborate, cleverly designed nets or hinaki as a means of catching eels – a great source of protein! Discover the traditional methods of catching and preserving these fish and hear about the hinaki on display at the Otago Museum. |
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Monday 20-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
| Admission fee |
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FREE! |
| Location |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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Kimono |
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Originally kimono was the Japanese word for clothing. In recent times it has been used when referring specifically to beautiful traditional Japanese clothing. |
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Tuesday 21-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
| Admission fee |
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FREE! |
| Location |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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The Legends of Maui |
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Maui is probably the most famous demi-god of Māori culture, known for his mischievous adventures harnessing nature's elements. Join us and learn more about this remarkable legend! |
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Wednesday 22-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
| Admission fee |
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FREE! |
| Location |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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The iconic cabbage tree |
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Cabbage trees are an iconic feature of suburban New Zealand. In pre-European times these trees were a hugely important food and fibre resource in Southern New Zealand. Join us and discover the surprising and special features of the cabbage tree. |
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Thursday 23-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
| Admission fee |
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FREE! |
| Location |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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Papua New Guinea |
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New Guinea is one of the largest islands in the world, with extensive cultural diversity resulting from its people adapting to various environments from floodplains to mountainous rainforests. |
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Friday 24-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
| Admission fee |
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FREE! |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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Magical Human Replicas |
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People have long created artworks in human form, serving as reminders for revenge or servants for the dead. Join us as we reveal the secrets behind the Museum’s human replicas. |
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Saturday 25-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
| Admission fee |
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FREE! |
| Location |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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Santa Cruz Red Feather Money |
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One of the world’s most unusual and fascinating currencies, coils of feather money are still unique to Santa Cruz. |
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| Starts |
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Sunday 26-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
| Admission fee |
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FREE! |
| Location |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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The art of eeling |
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Traditionally, the Southern Māori used elaborate, cleverly designed nets or hinaki as a means of catching eels – a great source of protein! Discover the traditional methods of catching and preserving these fish and hear about the hinaki on display at the Otago Museum. |
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Monday 27-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
| Admission fee |
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FREE! |
| Location |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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Kimono |
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Originally kimono was the Japanese word for clothing. In recent times it has been used when referring specifically to beautiful traditional Japanese clothing. |
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Tuesday 28-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
| Admission fee |
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FREE! |
| Location |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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The Legends of Maui |
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Maui is probably the most famous demi-god of Māori culture, known for his mischievous adventures harnessing nature's elements. Join us and learn more about this remarkable legend! |
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Wednesday 29-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
| Admission fee |
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FREE! |
| Location |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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The iconic cabbage tree |
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Cabbage trees are an iconic feature of suburban New Zealand. In pre-European times these trees were a hugely important food and fibre resource in Southern New Zealand. Join us and discover the surprising and special features of the cabbage tree. |
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| Starts |
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Thursday 30-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
| Admission fee |
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FREE! |
| Location |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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Papua New Guinea |
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New Guinea is one of the largest islands in the world, with extensive cultural diversity resulting from its people adapting to various environments from floodplains to mountainous rainforests. |
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Friday 31-Jul-2009 at 2:00 pm |
| Admission fee |
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FREE! |
| Location |
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Meet at the Information Desk |
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