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The blog is where we'll post news, updates, information about objects in our collection, #betterworkstories, profiles of staff members and visitors, pictures and videos, and really anything we think you'd find interesting. We hope you enjoy. 

If there's a topic you'd like us to do a post about, or a post that you think needs a sequel, just let us know!

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If Trees Could Talk

The former entrance to Otago Museum, located on Great King Street, is shaded by several trees that have a long and interesting history. Collection Officer, Natural Science On Lee Lau reveals more.

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New Zealand’s Volcano Postage Stamps

New Zealand is known internationally for its spectacular and beautiful variety of mountain, lake and river scenery, from high snow-capped mountains and lakes in the South Island to the awesome volcanoes, geysers and hot springs of the North Island.

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Sky Guide: June

Welcome to the Sky Guide, your monthly guide to what's happening in the heavens!

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James Cameron - Challenging the Deep

In what is undoubtedly a significant coup for New Zealand, Otago Museum has secured exclusive New Zealand rights to host the blockbuster exhibition James Cameron – Challenging the Deep.

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Hide and Seek: New Zealand Lizards

While most people know New Zealand to be the land of birds, few are aware that it’s also a special place for lizards or mokomoko. Collection Officer, Natural Science On Lee Lau tells us more.

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The Brilliance of Bees

Today marks the second annual observation of World Bee Day. Science Communicator Samantha Kingsbury explains why bees are worth celebrating.

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Museum Week 2019

Missed our Museum Week 2019 videos on social media? Here's another chance to watch. 

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Ara-moa – an update and some FAQs

Many questions have arisen around the Ara-moa project so here we attempt to provide some answers.

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Ara-moa – A Hidden Pathway of Lost Taoka

Occasionally, a discovery of something truly monumental finds its way to just the right person, even when communicated through unconventional channels...

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Sky Guide: May

Welcome to the Sky Guide, your monthly guide to what's happening in the heavens this May.

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Our blog aims to keep you informed of the latest happenings at the Otago Museum, through posts about our collections, our people and our work.

Disclaimer

The views expressed here are those of our individual contributors, and are not the views of the Otago Museum.

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All content of this blog is Copyright Otago Museum, 2017. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the Otago Museum, except for the purposes of private study, research, criticism, review, or education, as provided for in the New Zealand Copyright Act 1994.