What a Dunedin treasure. You must go here if you're going to Dunedin, then when people say 'did you see Bruce Mahalski's museum', you can say 'yes! Omg!' It's a cross between a Victorian museum, your most interesting weird story book, an imagined fantasy undiscovered attic of treasures and Howard Carter's face when he first peeked into Tutankhaumun's tomb. Plus it's an artist's home and you can buy his stuff. You need 2 hours, one hour at a push. And kids would love it.

Fantastic museum ! Well worth an hour or more to peruse the many natural and historical artefacts. Lovingly presented in three rooms of a beautiful villa, with Bruce on hand to ask questions about his wonderful collection, he is a very innovative curator. From his extensive collection of skulls and bone, his quirky paranormal oddities from more recent history, tribal masks and folk art and other curiosities from many parts of the world this is one of Dunedin’s must-see museums. Bruce’s own art displayed in the last room is also very inspiring and thought provoking. Highly recommended.

Bruce Mahalski’s private ‘Museum of Natural Mystery’ is many things….quirky, curious, a little weird and off beat but mostly really interesting, cleverly curated and well narrated with interesting bio’s and anecdotes. We spent an easy 1.5 hours learning and observing a range of exhibits and displays that I’d never seen nor considered before. A trip here is educational, humorous, informative and quirky, well worth the $10 entry fee! Bruce was a great host and very happy to chat and answer any questions. Highly recommended, whether you’re a local or visitor to Dunedin.

Bruce is a wonderful collector, offering an assortment of interesting historical artefacts from around the world, natural wonders, art and curiosities. The best attraction I have visited in Aotearoa. A must see in Dunedin!