Tūhura Otago Museum
419 Great King Street
PO Box 6202
Tūhura, Otago Museum shares the natural, cultural and scientific stories of Otago, Aotearoa New Zealand and the world. With world-class galleries and exhibitions, state of the art science centre and indoor tropical forest, there is something here to intrigue and entertain every visitor.
Museum Galleries
Our galleries are a must see, showcasing the fascinating and unique, biggest and best from around the world. Catch a glimpse of daily life in an early Southern Māori coastal village, see the most comprehensive collection of articulated moa skeletons in the world, and a suit of armour worn by a Kiribati warrior. Step back in time in the Victorian-style Animal Attic, and step into the future in our digital Beautiful Science Gallery. The best way to see the Museum is on a daily or pre-booked tour with our entertaining, informative and knowledge Guides.
Science Centre
New Zealand’s biggest science centre and the world only bicultural science centre integrates culture, nature, art and science in a fun day out for all the family. Test your knowledge and your nerve with 45 hands-on interactives including a towering DNA inspired slide and bike-riding skeleton. Immerse yourself in the three-story Tropical Forest with its 5+ metre high waterfall, sky bridge and hundreds of exotic butterflies.
Planetarium
Take an immersive journey through space and time. Choose from our exciting schedule of live demonstrations and feature presentations led by our fun, informative and passionate Science Communicators.
Hospitality
Take some time out from exploring the Museum to refuel at our Café. Enjoy our wide range of freshly-made food created from locally-sourced produce.
Retail
There’s something for everyone at the Otago Museum Shop – elegant mementos of Otago and New Zealand, quality gifts for every taste, and educational toys and science experiments for kids.
Venue Hire
Host an event with a difference at one of our versatile venues. Each of our 19 spaces offer a different backdrop and ambience. From theatres, to meeting rooms to light-filled, soaring atriums, we have a space for every audience and every occasion.
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