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Heritage Talk: Preserving Our History – One Rose at a Time

Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery 21 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra

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, […]

Taonga Tūturu. Māori Artefact Cataloguing.

Central Otago Museums

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 […]

Hunt For History Passport Challenge

Central Otago Museums

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 […]