Otago Settlers Museum
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The Otago Settlers Museum was established in 1898 and continues to flourish as one of New Zealand's most significant social history museums.
Originally created to tell the story of the early British settlers to this region, the Otago Settlers Museum now celebrates all the peoples of Otago including indigenous Maori, the Chinese who came initially to work the goldfields in the 19th century, and successive waves of migrant groups, including those from Lebanon, Poland, Holland, the Pacific Islands and many parts of Asia.
Extensive collections of portraits, documents, nineteenth century artworks, costumes, domestic technology, transport and more are used to paint a lively picture of city and provincial life throughout the ages and into the present day.
In addition to its long-term displays, the Museum presents a varied programme of changing exhibitions. They also offer unique opportunities to explore Dunedin city and the Otago region through a variety of walking and bus tours.
Location
31 Queens Garden
Dunedin, OTA New Zealand
Web Address:
Phone Number:
03-477-5052
