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Otago Museum

1,016 Reviews

#4 of 85 things to do in Dunedin

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Closed Now: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

419 Great King Street, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand

Open today: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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4.5 1,016 reviews

Excellent72%
Very good25%
Average2%
Poor1%
Terrible0%

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Suggested duration: 2-3 hours

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419 Great King Street, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand

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Karen T

Perth, Australia

307

Reviewed 5 days ago

A great way to spend a morning or afternoon

The science area and butterfly house were highlights but the museum, without those visits, is also excellent. The Victorian era museum on the top floor should not be missed and the Pacific Island section is visually stimulating and educational

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Karen T

Thanks for your review Karen - we're glad you enjoyed our Animal Attic, it's a real local favourite!

Julie L

Kaiapoi, New Zealand

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Planetarium

A definite must see! This was our second visit, incredibly interesting. The 3D session of Aliens was informative and a bit mind blowing (in a good way!).

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Julie L

Thanks for the lovely review Julie! The Planetarium is always worth a visit, we try to keep a regularly changing roster of films so there's always something to to try

SScheibel

Dunedin, New Zealand

192

Reviewed 1 week ago

Worth a Wee Nosey

Animal Attic. Moa Skeletons. The natural history collection is pretty good. Don't miss the wildlife photography competition display if it's open. I could take or leave the planetarium.

Date of experience: February 2018

Thank SScheibel

Thanks for leaving us a review! We're glad you enjoyed the Otago Wildlife Photography Exhibition - the next edition of this exhibition opens in just a few months, so keep an eye out!

NeJ1975

Sydney, Australia

9612

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Awesome interactive Museum

My family with young children aged 6 and 10 were fully entertained at the museum for a few hours. The science centre and the butterfly display were a really big hit. I’d plan on three hours to really be able to see everything. Parking is...More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank NeJ1975

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, that's great to hear that all ages were entertained!

cinderellainparis

Auckland Central, New Zealand

5318

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Interactive fun

We went for the Butterfly live experience but got captivated by the science interactive experiences! Not only the girls! My husband and me we got totally involved! Whether it is building an earthquake building and testing it or viewing our skeleton on a bike, pure...More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank cinderellainparis

Thanks for leaving us such a lovely review! We defintely understand getting captivated by the amazing interactives in Tūhura - just one of the hazards of working at Otago Museum!

Renee1901

11338

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Excellent shows in planetarium

7th visit to Dunedin, 1st visit to Otago Museum - loved it. The show in the planetarium on the history of flight was just amazing. The talk on the night sky was also really interesting, more so for me than younger kids. The female presenter...More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Renee1901

Thanks for leaving us such a great review, even if our kiwi delicacy wasn't up your alley ;)

Steve M

Dunedin, New Zealand

23961

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Amazing Butterfly House & Museum

This was my second visit to the Butterfly House and I was not disappointed, if anything they had even more butterflies than last time. A staff member gave a talk and then they turned on the tropical rain for a while. Absolutely amazing place for...More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Steve M

Hi Steve - we're glad you caught our No Rain, No Rainforest show, it's pretty magic!

Harry G

Cleveland, OH

266133

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Amazing

This is a wonderful museum. History of Otago life, economy and role in the Great War(s). Good for adults and children alike.

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Harry G

Hi Harry - really glad you enjoyed your trip to Otago Museum!

Mark E

Mosgiel, New Zealand

232

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Great way to spend afternoon

Looking to fill in the afternoon with my 7yr old so visited the museum. She absolutely loved playing with the butterflies and spent a good couple of hours immersed in the Tahura activity centre. Quite educational too.

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Mark E

Thanks Mark - glad you guys both enjoyed your trip to Tūhura!

nahariyya

Toronto, Canada

11452

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Exceeded expectations

We arrived in Dunedin unsure what would suite everyone’s needs given that the kids are ages 18-22. But the museum matched all the expectations and more. It’s interactive, has lots of local information and extra movies about space for a cost of $10pp.