Be sure to visit our great exhibitions early to ensure that you don't miss out!

Otago Wildlife Photography Exhibition 2009
This Otago tradition is ten years old! Over the years, thousands of people have snapped great shots of the world around them. Discover a dazzling array of wildlife images from the 2009 competition, as well as winning entries from the competition’s history. And look out for the top shots – Otago Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2009 and Otago Wildlife Photographer of the Decade 2000-2009!
Until 29 November, 1877 Gallery, Otago Museum, FREE!

West Africa: Rhythm + Spirit
From spiritual beliefs to daily life, masks to music, cloth to carving, discover an array of rich, vibrant and dynamic cultures. With over 200 exhibits from 28 different West African cultures, you won’t want to miss this colourful exhibition!
Until 22 November 2009, Special Exhibitions Gallery, Level 1, FREE!

Charles Brasch: 'A great good man'
Paying tribute after his death, writer Janet Frame described Charles Brasch as ‘a great good man’. Though best known as an editor and writer, Brasch is fondly remembered by the Otago Museum as an important member of a visionary family. 100 years after his birth, this exhibition showcases Brasch’s lasting legacy through generous gifts and unfailing support. Charles Brasch - indeed, ‘a great good man’.
Until April 2010, People of the World Gallery, Level 2, FREE!

Charles Darwin: Evolutionary Thinking
150 years ago, Charles Darwin published a theory so ground-breaking that it challenged everything people believed about life on Earth. Discover the details of Darwin and his determinations for yourself when you visit Charles Darwin: Evolutionary Thinking.
Until May 2010, Nature Galleries, Level 3, FREE!