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Est. 1868: Hats off to fashion
Petite hats were the height of fashion in the 1870s. Honorary Curator Jane Malthus takes a closer look at the 19th century trend for tiny headpieces.
A Rifle with History
Otago Museum Conservation staff are today dismantling the only Collier 2nd model flintlock revolving rifle held in public collections around the world.
Passing of Otago Museum's Board Chair
It is with considerable sadness that the Otago Museum acknowledges the passing of our Chair, Graham Crombie. Graham joined the Board in 2010, becoming Chair shortly afterwards. He led the Museum’s strategic and governance planning with confidence and calm. He oversaw the transition in leadership in 2013 and the consequent revision of the Museum’s direction, replenishment of its core functions and development of many significant projects. Graham has tirelessly played an integral, if behind-the-scenes, role in many of Dunedin’s, and Otago’s, key organisations and institutions, and his pragmatism, wisdom and “can do” approach will be difficult to replace. He leaves a large void...
Women in Science – Girls are Boss!
Otago Museum in collaboration with the Dodd-Walls Centre for Photonic and Quantum Technologies is hosting a series of workshops to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February. The workshops are aimed at intermediate and high school students, and educators, and will run over 11 to 12 February.
est. 1868: Stirn’s Optimus detective camera
Designed to fit beneath a waistcoat, with only the lens showing through a buttonhole, this small-for-its-time camera provoked some interesting reactions when it launched in the 1880s.
Enter the Museum Collection
We've got a new display opening in the People of the World gallery on 7 February.
Double archaeology awards
When Alana Kelly isn’t helping the Museum’s Venues team create memorable events, she’s digging into long-forgotten histories. And her hard work was recently rewarded with two awards at the annual New Zealand Archaeological Association (NZAA) Conference.
Sky Guide: February
Welcome to the Sky Guide, your monthly guide to what's happening in the heavens!
Est. 1868: Waste not, want not
Why does a preserving jar filled with elastic appear in the quirkiest category of est. 1868? Honorary Curator Jane Malthus explains.
Leading US Physicist to Throw Light on the 100-year Quest for Einstein’s Gravitational Waves
Otago Museum is pleased to be co-hosting, with the Dodd-Walls Centre and the University of Otago, a free public talk by Professor Nergis Mavalvala on Thursday 31 January.
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