Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, South Island, New Zealand
5.0 (2.083 reviews) Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent Ranking #3 in South Island Speciality Museums
Modern, informative with everything there
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum is a museum of social history dedicated to telling the story of the people of Dunedin and the surrounding area, whose character, culture, technology, art, fashion and transport shaped New Zealand’s first great city. Its fourteen themed galleries feature interactive displays and powerful narratives tracing the human history of the area, from the earliest settlers to the most recent arrivals.Captivating exhibitions are complemented by an on site shop and café. A well-equipped research centre and archive is available for those interested in genealogy and other aspects of local history.
Address
31 Queens Garden, Dunedin 9054 New Zealand
Mobile
Website
http://www.toituosm.com
Working hours
Monday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 05, 2024, 21:33
User Ratings
5.0 based on (2.083 reviews)
Reviews
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550StateVisitor 5:00 PM Apr 29, 2020
Free Admission
This is a great museum with worthwhile exhibits on the history, culture, technology and transportation of the Otago region. Make sure to get a map to guide you and allow 1-2 hours to explore all of the galleries. Donations appreciated. There is also a gift shop and food service in the lobby. Parking is "pay and display" in the lot behind the museum or on the street.
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5Kinc0ra 5:00 PM Jul 1, 2022
A wonderful walk through history
The best part of this museum is how it unfolds and explains what it special about this area but doesn't preach or condemn. It is an excellent example of how settlers and native people worked together. I really enjoyed the stories told by people who live there and have connection to the ancestors and events. It makes the stories more interesting than simply reading them on a wall! We had a really good lunch there too surrounded by locals. We were the only foreign tourists that day!
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