Our land, our people, our history captured in 100 Objects On now until 30 April 2025 Five museums across Central Otago have each selected 20 objects that tell fascinating stories of a land rich in history. Together, these one hundred objects form a trail of discovery. Take time to journey through the spectacular landscapes of […]
2024 is the centenary of the Hayes smooth grip wire-strainer, so come on down and help us kick off the celebrations this labour weekend. Enjoy kids windmill crafts, guided tours of the museum and homestead, special menu items in the café, and our famous Workshop Operating tour – see the machinery come to life! Friday […]
Inspired by Clay 2024 Join us in celebrating six decades of pottery mastery. We are thrilled to announce a special exhibition showcasing the talent and creativity of the Alexandra Pottery Club. Dates: 2nd November – 11th December 2024 Venue: Henderson Gallery, Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery Type: Cash and Carry Exhibition RSVP to ruth@coreap.org.nz o27 298 5958 […]
An enchanting evening of classical arrangements Date: Tuesday, November 19 Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Location: Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery, Alexandra, New Zealand Presented by: Magic Carpet Music Trust Ticket Prices: Adult $25.00, Senior $20.00, Student $5.00 Purchase Tickets: Online at: events.humanitix.com/soothing-springs-alexandra or Over the counter at Central Stories About the Event […]
Associate Professor, James Beattie, from Victoria University, will shed light on the lives of Cantonese gold miners in Central Otago. When the gold began to run out, they quickly established themselves as market gardeners and entrepreneurs. Date: 6:45pm, Wednesday, 20 November Venue: St Enoch’s Church, 12 Centennial Ave, Alexandra This free talk will immediately follow […]
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery Celebrate the Flavors of Central Otago Join us for a spectacular pre-Christmas celebration showcasing some of the best of Central Otago’s artisan producers, wineries, and craftspeople. This special market day brings together our region’s finest food, beverages, and crafts […]
Summertime Family Adventure‘Hunt for History' Passport Challenge 23 December 2024 - 30 April 2025 Thank you to all who took part. This competition has now closed and the winner has been contacted. Calling all young explorers! Get ready for an exciting adventure this summer with the ‘Central Otago in 100 Objects’ exhibition. Five museums across […]
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 to Saturday, April 12th, 2025, museum experts from Tūhura Otago Museum will be conducting a special event focused on Taonga Tūturu, Māori Artefact Cataloguing, at our local museums. This roadshow invites the public to witness these experts as they examine collections from the Central Otago Museum, including Māori artefacts and natural […]
Join us at the Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery for an evening with Murray Radka, one of New Zealand's leading rosarians. He will delve into the rich history of Central Otago's heritage roses, found in the region's old farms and gold mining sites. Murray's extensive research has revealed the origins of these resilient roses, […]
