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Museum campus goes entirely smoke-free
As of Sunday 1 September, the entire Otago Museum campus will be designated smoke-free.
Times Are Changing
From Monday 5 August, there will be a new series of objects to compel the viewer’s gaze in Otago Museum’s stairwell cases.
A Changing Display
From Monday 5 August, there will be a new series of objects to compel the viewer’s gaze in Otago Museum’s stairwell cases.
Solar Eclipse Pitcairn Islands
Dr Ian Griffin, Otago Museum Director, and Kane Fleury, Assistant Curator, Natural Sciences, are setting sail for the Pitcairn Islands to observe and photograph a total solar eclipse.
New flightless stonefly species discovered
Otago has an important scientific discovery; a new distinct species of stonefly was found in the Maungatua Range.
James Cameron - Challenging the Deep
In what is undoubtedly a significant coup for New Zealand, Otago Museum has secured exclusive New Zealand rights to host the blockbuster exhibition James Cameron – Challenging the Deep.
Ara-moa – an update and some FAQs
Many questions have arisen around the Ara-moa project so here we attempt to provide some answers.
Ara-moa – A Hidden Pathway of Lost Taoka
Occasionally, a discovery of something truly monumental finds its way to just the right person, even when communicated through unconventional channels...
Otago Museum Images to be Freely Available in Wikimedia Commons
On Saturday 4 May, Otago Museum is releasing more than 700 images of collection items and galleries in Wikipedia for use under a Creative Commons Attribution license.
Zealandia, the Eighth Continent
This weekend, Otago Museum will open its most recent locally produced planetarium show, Zealandia: Life on the Hidden Continent.
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