Tūhura Otago Museum

"A great rainy day activity! The science centre & live butterfly rainforest is what you pay for and is worth it for the amount of time you will spend and the cool activities that are fun for the whole family! Excellent gift shop on site also! Parking is a bit of an issue so either be prepared to pay or walk a few minutes for a park. Got to see it & experience it to understand what it’s really like."

"The planetarium and science center needs tickets all but is free. The Museum is a captivating blend of culture and architecture. Its modernist design with sleek lines and glass panels creates a visually appealing exterior. Inside, the exhibits are thoughtfully curated and arranged, taking visitors on a journey through time and showcasing the history and culture of Otago and the Pacific region. The exhibition design is meticulous, utilizing lighting, graphics, and multimedia elements to bring the displays to life. Sustainability is a priority, with eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient systems incorporated throughout the building. The museum actively engages the community through educational programs and interactive exhibits. Amenities like a café and gift shop add to the visitor experience. Overall, the Otago Museum is a remarkable fusion of culture, architecture, and sustainability. It offers an enriching exper"

"10/10 customer service skills, fast service - no long line and all helpful information given and not to mention always greeted with a smile by the employee at the kiosk. We visit roughly 2-3 times a year. The big slide is our favorite thing to go on first for Mr5 Sadly the Butterfly house seemed really sad and A LOT less life like since we last visited 5+ years ago, my child was more concerned with the large amounts of dead butterflies on the ground and in the water ponds, Entry price for 1 adult + 2 children (1 under 5) was $46 for all access . The rest of the museum and science activities are fun and can keep the children busy the only downfall we can find is same stuff, different day and different year. Best place to go on rainy days!"

"We loved the interactive centre but there are lots of awesome displays. The Pacifica one was amazing. We should've allowed a lot more time to get around to make the most of this great facility. The kids (20 and 22!) got distracted making dams, making up faces and other fun activities as well as finding unusual butterflies! Go in the morning just in case you get distracted!"

"This museum absolutely blew us away, we genuinely wish we could have spent all day here! If you have kids, like butterflies, or are young at heart and prefer interactive exhibits, you have to buy tickets for the science center! It is so much fun, completely engaging, and the butterfly exhibit is unreal, like we couldn't believe it was just there, hiding inside of a museum! It was seriously our favorite thing we did in Dunedin but even if you don't do the science center, the free access area is still so impressive! We ran out of time and had to rush the upper levels (a shame because the animal attic alone deserves at least 15 minutes) but we left happier and a lit bit more knowledgeable than we'd been before!"