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Otago Museum Description
1km northeast of the Octagon, is the Otago Museum, in a large and handsome building (1876 by David Ross). The museum's rich collections bear witness to the prosperity of Victorian Dunedin and the interest in self-improvement of its citizens, who presented their art treasures to the museum.

There are five main departments: the culture of the Maoris and the Pacific area; the natural history of New Zealand; archaeology and ancient and classical civilizations; oceanography; and science and technology (with a hands-on science center for children, Discovery World).

Of particular interest is the large collection of objects made from greenstone, including axe-like weapons and amulets. Many of these items were made by the local
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Hobbies & Activities category: Archeological exhibit, museum;  Children's activities;  Historical museum;  Natural history museum;  South Pacific art, artifacts;  Science, technology attraction or museum
Address
Otago Museum and Discovery World
419 Great King Street
Dunedin, Otago
New Zealand
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
Good Friday
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
FREE
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