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Tūhura Otago Museum Blog

The blog is where we'll post news, updates, information about objects in our collection, #betterworkstories, profiles of staff members and visitors, pictures and videos, and really anything we think you'd find interesting. We hope you enjoy. 

If there's a topic you'd like us to do a post about, or a post that you think needs a sequel, just let us know!

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Anthonie Tonnon returning to the Perpetual Guardian Planetarium

Otago Museum is thrilled to announce a return season of Anthonie Tonnon’s A Synthesized Universe, with another six shows to be performed in the Perpetual Guardian Planetarium from 31 October.

 

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Desperately Seeking Tuhura

Otago Museum is searching for one mystery visitor who shares their name with the Museum’s award-winning Tūhura Otago Community Trust Science Centre.

 

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Free Museum Bus Loop

Want to spend a day out with the kids these holidays, but just the thought of parking in the city is doing your head in? Park once and jump on the Otago Museum Loop Bus!
The free Museum Loop Bus will be running weekdays during the school holidays. Park the car and jump off and on during the day for FREE.

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est.1868: A Walk on the Wild Side

In the latest instalment of our est.1868 blog series, Curator, Humanities Moira White explains why these rugged boots, now over a century old, are included in the deadliest category.

 

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Outreach Heading Out Again

Following the successful Far from Frozen programme in Niue in August, the Otago Museum team is about to pack up and head to the Cook Islands. With the continued support of the United States Embassy and Air New Zealand, a team from Otago Museum is travelling to Avarua, Rarotonga on 24 September to present a week of school sessions, shows and community workshops. The showcase includes interactive displays, demonstrations and virtual reality experiences, all designed to communicate the science behind climate change.

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Sky Guide: September

Welcome to the Sky Guide, your monthly guide to what's happening in the heavens!

This month read all about Centaurus, Lupus, Ophiuchus and Serpens - and most importantly, daylight savings!

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est. 1868: A Performance of Puppets

September is New Zealand Theatre Month. In a nod to all things theatrical, Curator Moira White explores the ancient Javanese tradition of wayang puppet theatre.

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Discoverer’s Granddaughter to View Returned Polynesian Textiles

Earlier this year several Polynesian textile items were returned to Otago, where they were found 124 years ago...

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est. 1868: Early Days at the Otago Museum

Honorary Curator Rosi Crane digs into the early days of Otago Museum.

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est. 1868: Deadliest Rocks

Honorary Curator Rosi Crane delves into the deadly legacy of mercury extraction as part of our est.1868 series.

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