Otago Museum
Welcome to one of the world’s best Museums!
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 at Discovery World. 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 the Otago Museum!
Contact Details
PO Box 6202, Dunedin 9059
64 3 474 7474
Visitor Information
419 Great King Street, Dunedin
Daily 10am-5pm Closed Christmas Day
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 Discovery World Tropical Forest.
Facilities
Wheelchair access
Cafe
Shop
Function space
Guided tour
Public programmes
Membership club
Toilets
Other Facilities
The 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.Disclaimer/Re-use of images:
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