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.
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Your Museum at Your Place
@hOMe – your museum, in your home We're bringing the Museum to the public. Virtually at least. Since the COVID-19 Alert 4 lockdown began, Otago Museum staff from all divisions have been working busily creating an enormous range of material for the public to access while confined to their bubbles. From the café to collections, from education to animal husbandry, the new portal showcases the diverse range of skills in the Otago Museum team. Material is now available at www.otagomuseum.nz/athome and includes blogs, jigsaw puzzles, video chats, craft activities, science experiments, past and current exhibitions and displays, and much more. It is split into View, Read, Do, and Listen but there are...
APRIL (PAENGA-WHĀ WHĀ) SKY GUIDE
Welcome to the Sky Guide, your monthly guide to what's happening in the heavens!
Covid-19 Updates
*Monday 23 March* As of 3pm today, the Museum is closed until further notice. We will advise of any changes or new information as it comes to hand. Please look after your people and stay safe. Kia kaha. *Sunday 22 March* We are open, and have implemented a visitor register so we can easily contact our visitors if we need to. Details will be kept strictly private and destroyed after a month. There are forms at the cafe and at the main entrance. We have reduced our planetarium screening schedule so we have time to clean between shows and so there is room for people to manage the physical distancing recommendations. If you are...
MARCH POUTŪ-TE-RANGI SKY GUIDE
Welcome to the Sky Guide, your monthly guide to what's happening in the heavens!
Otago Museum appoints new Curator Māori and Pouhere Kaupapa Māori
Otago Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Gerard O’Regan to the roles of Curator and Pouhere Kaupapa Māori.
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