Otago Museum

An immense, stately building of hidden corners and treasure-filled rooms, Otago Museum has been sharing its world-class collection since 1868. With more than 1.5 million objects telling stories of nature, culture, and science, Otago Museum is one of Dunedin’s best-loved and most visited cultural institutions. With eight free galleries set in a beautiful, historic space, you can engage with rare and beautiful objects and our internationally-significant collections. In our walls you will find the story of people’s lives, beliefs, triumphs, and treasures from every corner of the world. Come in and breathe in the history, culture, and beauty.