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Otago Settlers Museum Upcoming Events

The Museum's upcoming events includes a lively programme of talks which expand and further interpret both the exhibitions and the social history of the city and province. Speakers and performers for our informal lectures, floor talks, music and poetry events are knowledgeable, talented, interesting and interested, often with a touch of quirkiness throwing unexpected light on their subject.

Holiday Programmes

At all times, and particularly during school holidays, pen-and-pencil quizzes and puzzles are available for children and families. These are especially designed to stimulate imagination, observation and knowledge, and above all to be fun!

Activity: In The Rumpus Room at the Otago Settlers Museum

Tuesday, 1 June 2010
to Wednesday, 1 June 2011

Relive being a child of the‘70s; remember chopper bikes, Rubiks cubes, GI Joe and “Little Toot”?. Come along to our Rumpus Room and reminisce, play with the toys, have a game of Twister or curl up in a bean bag with the “Hungry Lambs”.

   Daily (10am - 5pm)

Talk:Gold & Coal Mining in Otago

Sunday, 12 September 2010

David Craw, Professor of Geology, University of Otago will discuss the principal environmental issues of historic mining in Otago.FREE

   See related Exhibition
Hall of History

2pm

Freaky Friday!

Friday, 17 September 2010

Don’t be scared be prepared! Danny will take you on an exciting evening adventure after dark in the Museum – who knows what you may find!
Suitable for ages 7-12. FREE. Well behaved parents may also attend. Bookings required osmmail@dcc.govt.nz 4774652 10am-5pm

   7pm - 8pm

Smith Gallery Tour

Sunday, 19 September 2010

Join our guide to hear the personal stories behind some of our favourite portraits in the Smith Gallery before this iconic gallery closes for refurbishment on 26 September. FREE

   See related Exhibition
Smith Gallery

2pm

Activity: 1970s Party

Saturday, 25 September 2010

Kids, be here or be square, come along in your best bell bottoms and afro and have a groovy time at the Rumpus Room. Party like it's the 70s; games, activities and prizes for the best dressed.FREE

   2 - 4pm

Guided Walking Tour: Women of Dunedin

Sunday, 26 September 2010

Walking tour guided by Dr Dorothy Page. Enter into the lives of some of the women of Dunedin’s past: wealthy and poor, respectable and disreputable. Meet at the Otago Settlers Museum. $10 per person. Bookings essential – osmmail@dcc.govt.nz

   2pm

Otago Settlers Museum and Chinese Gardens Holiday Programme

Monday, 27 September 2010

ANCIENT CHINESE SCROLLS. Kids be inspired by spring at the Chinese Gardens, draw a scene from the Garden and create your own ancient scroll. Session held at the Chinese Gardens. Bookings essential. osmmail@dcc.govt.nz or 4775052 $2 per child, adults accompanying participating children free.

   10am - 12pm

Otago Settlers Museum and Chinese Gardens Holiday Programme

Tuesday, 28 September 2010

LANTERN MAKING FOR KIDS. Kids come and make a beautiful lantern to decorate your room with! Session held at the Chinese Gardens. Bookings essential. osmmail@dcc.govt.nz or 4775052. $2 per child, adults accompanying participating children free.

   10am - 12pm

Otago Settlers Museum and Chinese Gardens Holiday Programme

Wednesday, 29 September 2010

CHINESE FAN. Design your own spring themed pattern or use a Chinese character to decorate and make your own fan. Session held at the Chinese Gardens. Bookings essential. osmmail@dcc.govt.nz or 4775052. $2 per child, adults accompanying participating children free.

   10am - 12pm

Otago Settlers Museum and Chinese Gardens Holiday Programme

Thursday, 30 September 2010

MAKE YOUR OWN PAPER GARDEN. Paper flowers are a traditional Chinese craft, kids come along and make your own paper flowers. Session held at the Chinese Gardens. Bookings essential. osmmail@dcc.govt.nz or 4775052. $2 per child, adults accompanying participating children free.

   10am - 12pm

Otago Settlers Museum and Chinese Gardens Holiday Programme

Monday, 4 October 2010

ANCIENT CHINESE SCROLLS. Kids be inspired by spring at the Chinese Gardens, draw a scene from the Garden and create your own ancient scroll. Session held at the Chinese Gardens. Bookings essential. osmmail@dcc.govt.nz or 4775052. $2 per child, adults accompanying participating children free.

   10am - 12pm

Otago Settlers Museum and Chinese Gardens Holiday Programme

Tuesday, 5 October 2010

LANTERN MAKING FOR KIDS. Kids come and make a beautiful lantern to decorate your room with! Session held at the Chinese Gardens. Bookings essential. osmmail@dcc.govt.nz or 4775052. $2 per child, adults accompanying participating children free.

   10am - 12pm

Otago Settlers Museum and Chinese Gardens Holiday Programme

Wednesday, 6 October 2010

CHINESE FAN. Design your own spring themed pattern or use a Chinese character to decorate and make your own fan. Session held at the Chinese Gardens. Bookings essential. osmmail@dcc.govt.nz or 4775052. $2 per child, adults accompanying participating children free.

   10am - 12pm

Otago Settlers Museum and Chinese Gardens Holiday Programme

Thursday, 7 October 2010

MAKE YOUR OWN PAPER GARDEN. Paper flowers are a traditional Chinese craft, kids come along and make your own paper flowers. Session held at the Chinese Gardens. Bookings essential. osmmail@dcc.govt.nz or 4775052. $2 per child, adults accompanying participating children free.

   10am - 12pm

31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, New Zealand. Ph: + 64 3 4775052, Email: osmmail@dcc.govt.nz
Open 10am-5pm Daily, closed Christmas Day & Good Friday.