Tūhura Otago Museum
Te rohe - Location
419 Great King Street, Dunedin
Ngā haora mahi - Opening hours
Daily 10am-5pm
Closed Christmas Day
Te utu - Admission
Entry to the Museum is free, though donations are gratefully accepted. On rare occasions there may be a charge for special exhibitions, though the Museum endeavours to provide free exhibitions wherever possible. Admission charges apply to the Science Centre Tropical Forest.
Discover the richness and vibrancy of the southern region through outstanding collections covering culture, nature and science.
Whether you have an hour to spare or a day to enjoy, you'll find something to inspire, enlighten or excite you.
Don’t miss Dunedin’s hottest attraction – the Tropical Forest in our Science Centre. Enter a lush, living, tropical environment and come face to face with some of nature’s most beautiful butterflies. Hundreds of these enchanting creatures roam free all around you – some even stopping (on you) to say hello!
For a truly uplifting experience, head to an eternal summer at Tūhura Otago Museum!
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Collection Strengths
Archaeology
Pacific cultures
Natural history and sciences
- Astronomy (space)
- Geology (Earth sciences)
Social history
Taonga Māori
Technology
World cultures
Indigenous cultures
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Facilities
Wheelchair Access
Cafe
Shop
Function Space
Guided Tours
Public Programmes
Membership Club
Toilets
Other facilities
The Tūhura Otago Museums offers a rich and varied community programmes schedule with plenty of tours, gallery talks, films, lectures and visitor activities available for all ages. Extensive research facilities, including the Search Centre are free for public use.
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Contact
Postal Address
PO Box 6202, Dunedin 9059
Phone number
64 3 474 7474
Email Address