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Discover the great range of activities on offer at Otago Museum!

From special exhibitions to guided tours, from Discovery World Science Shows to Gallery Talks, there’s something for everyone at Otago Museum.

Both in-house and travelling exhibitions have consistently proven to be very popular with the young and old alike. The Community Events that support our outstanding exhibitions are also a huge hit, providing you with the opportunity to delve deeper into the topic and further enrich your experience.

There are always a great range of talks and tours on offer. Gallery Talks are available daily at 2pm and focus on a particular collection item, allowing you to gain a greater understanding about the history of the exhibit.

Guided tours are also available daily at 11:30am and 3:30pm (or other times by prior arrangement). We have a great range of guided tours for you to enjoy, including a tour of our landmark gallery, Southern Land, Southern People or a Highlights of the Museum tour.

So make a day of it and plan your visit to Otago Museum by using the Daily Calendar below. All you need to do is simply select the day(s) that you would like to visit… and there you have it - a complete itinerary of all of the options available for that day!

We look forward to seeing you!

 
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Special Exhibitions

As well as our excellent variety of themed galleries we work hard to bring a range of special exhibitions to Otago. Available for a short time only, make sure you visit them early on - so the people you tell have time to see them too!
     
Gallery Talks

From Prehistoric Penguins to Pounamu, from Ferns to the Falkland Fox, there is sure to be something to interest everyone. Check out our current range of Gallery Talks right here.
 
     
Tours

Discover the hidden treasures of our captivating galleries by taking a guided tour. Journey through the whole Museum (11:30am daily) or Southern Land, Southern People (3:30pm daily) with one of our Communicators and extend your visit beyond the information on the labels. Book your group in for a special tour of any of our galleries.
 
     
Community Events

Talks, demonstrations, workshops, holiday programmes - all sorts of Community Events are arranged for your enjoyment. Keep abreast of what's coming up here.