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!
The Brilliance of Bees
Today marks the second annual observation of World Bee Day. Science Communicator Samantha Kingsbury explains why bees are worth celebrating.
Museum Week 2019
Missed our Museum Week 2019 videos on social media? Here's another chance to watch.
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...
Sky Guide: May
Welcome to the Sky Guide, your monthly guide to what's happening in the heavens this May.
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.
Midden: An Archaeological Treasure Trove
Archaeologists love middens because they contain a wealth of information about how people used to live. Museum Guide Merryn Chynoweth tells us more.
Building Bee-utiful Gardens
Growing a range of different plants in your garden won't just make it look pretty – it'll also help attract precious pollinators. Science Communicator Samantha Kingsbury explains more.
Surviving Chunuk Bair: H D Skinner at Gallipoli
The letters Skinner sent home to family and friends in New Zealand detail the three days and nights of fighting during the Battle of Chunuk Bair.
Hunting for Eggs
If you're hunting for eggs this Easter, make sure you swing by the Otago Museum. While our collection isn't made of chocolate, it does contain some of the rarest eggs in the world.
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