This is a good place to visit if the weather is not too good. You can spend time wondering around different areas of the galleries. Even though I do not have children I did find they loved the Maritime Gallery and are encourage to ring...More

They had a fantastic exhibit of dinosaurs that the kids loved and knowledgeable staff on hand. Other areas were also interesting, but the dinosaurs were the fav.

Great displays, very informative. Would definitely bring the family. Enjoyed all the displays, well set out. Always appreciate a place with fancy toilet seats.

Would definitely recommend Otago Museum if you want a nice relaxed afternoon, plus it's not too far from the town centre so really easy to get to. The general exhibitions are quite comprehensive with a good range of art historical, archaeological and natural history displays....More

Enjoyed visiting the old building home to many old items. Set in beautiful grounds, right beside the university.

Took my kids here during the school holidays to partake in the Cadbury hunt. This is so much fun and so informative allowing so much learning for the kids. It's great for the kids to read and follow instructions, lots of search n find and...More

The receptionist was so nice that she called me a taxi to go to the castle though that was not her job.

We like museums and Otago is one of the best in New Zealand. I have been before but it was a first time for our son who we thought may be distracted but he was totally immersed. Even a nice cuppa and vege afternoon tea...More

What a fantastic museum! Besides the many floors of interesting displays, the Maori culture and NZ history (including a replica of one of the ship's cabin to enter) there is the Butterfly house off the amazing kids area and the Planetarium. I went to the...More

Butterfly hatching program is to be applauded, and well worth a visit. The climate is warm for the butterflies, so also a nice place to warm up from cold Dunedin days... Visit and see for yourself the wonders of God's Creation.