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Toitū Otago Settlers Museum

Phone

03 477 5052

Hours Open

  • Weekdays: 10am–5pm
  • Weekends: 10am–5pm
  • Closed on Public Holidays

Amenities

  • Carpark
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Toilets
  • Qualmark
  • Food Available
  • Guided Tours Available
  • Gift Shop

Suitable for Ages

  • Families

Ticket Information

  • Admission: Free

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.

The story begins with a journey through the eyes of the first arrivals, Kai Tahu Māori, through the growth of the city, including the seedier side of early Dunedin, the rowdy pubs, and the ladies of the night, and culminating in Future City which focuses on the challenges facing Dunedin today.

A layer of People’s Voices highlights who and why people settled in the city from the earliest settlers to the present day and the Museum’s collection strengths – the Costume and Textiles, Military, Transport and Computer collections - are displayed in dedicated galleries.

Even the Museum’s buildings are a unique mix of heritage and modern, ranging from the early 1900s to 2012. Our new entrance foyer building and a state of the art collections store have been blended with our Victorian brick and limestone portrait gallery and a 1930s art deco bus station. The Roslyn #1 tram - the first electric tram in the Southern Hemisphere - and another Dunedin icon, the Tiger Tea trolley bus are displayed and there is also the opportunity to step back to the age of sail in our ‘onboard ship’ experience.

These captivating exhibitions are complemented by an onsite shop, a café and a research centre and archive for those interested in genealogy and other aspects of local history.

Map showing Toitū Otago Settlers Museum

31 Queens Garden, Dunedin

Upcoming events at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum

I Spy At Toitū - The Great Easter Egg Hunt

I Spy At Toitū - The Great Easter Egg Hunt

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Today 10:00am – more dates
Public Talks & Tours

Toitū Remembers - ANZAC : Kid’s Paper Poppies

Toitū Remembers - ANZAC : Kid’s Paper Poppies

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sat 13 Apr 10:00am – more dates
Arts and Crafts

Toitū Remembers - ANZAC : Knitted Poppies

Toitū Remembers - ANZAC : Knitted Poppies

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sat 13 Apr 10:00am – more dates
Arts and Crafts

Dancing With Josephine - Scottish Dancing

Dancing With Josephine - Scottish Dancing

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sun 14 Apr 2:30pm
Dance Classes

Nature’s Wild Flower Treat Box Baking Decorating Workshop
Nature’s Wild Flower Cake Decorating Workshop

Nature’s Wild Flower Cake Decorating Workshop

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Mon 15 Apr 12:30pm – more dates
Arts and Crafts

Laser Hawk Competition

Laser Hawk Competition

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Fri 19 Apr 10:00am
Public Talks & Tours

Gold Panning

Gold Panning

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sun 21 Apr 1:30pm – more dates
Public Talks & Tours

Suzy and the Sea Lions - Music Performance for Kids

Suzy and the Sea Lions - Music Performance for Kids

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sun 21 Apr 9:15am
Singer-Songwriter

Wild Yoga for Kids With Jo Woolley

Wild Yoga for Kids With Jo Woolley

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sun 21 Apr 10:00am
Mind & Body

Discover Your Sealions

Discover Your Sealions

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sun 21 Apr 10:00am
Public Talks & Tours

Wild Yoga for Kids

Wild Yoga for Kids

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sun 21 Apr 10:00am
Mind & Body

Dancing with Josephine - Blues

Dancing with Josephine - Blues

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sun 21 Apr 2:30pm
Dance Classes

A Wild Journey Across the Ocean Waves

A Wild Journey Across the Ocean Waves

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Mon 22 Apr 10:30am – more dates
Theatre

Secrets of The Past – Unearthing Climate Stories of Aotearoa

Secrets of The Past – Unearthing Climate Stories of Aotearoa

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Tue 23 Apr 5:30pm
Public Talks & Tours

Balfolk Minibals 2pm At Toitū

Balfolk Minibals 2pm At Toitū

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Sun 28 Apr 2:00pm – more dates
Dance Classes

Toddler Time at Toitū

Toddler Time at Toitū

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago

Tue 30 Apr 10:15am
Public Talks & Tours

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