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Otago Museum

419 Great King Street | P.O. Box 6202, Dunedin, New Zealand
+64 0 3 474 7474
Ranked #4 of 31 attractions in Dunedin
4.5 of 5 stars 77 Reviews
Type: Natural History Museums
Traveler Description: EXPLORE THE ESSENCE OF OTAGO  No matter the weather, Otago Museum is always the hottest place in town! Experience a lush, living Tropical Forest... more »
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Wellington, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

didnt spend to much time in the mueseum itself... was much more interested in playing with some of the mad toys in the interactive kids section... tho the mummy was worht seeing More

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Kaitaia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Too little time to see all that is there but we enjoyed the butterfly experience very much. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

A wonderful place on a wet day. There's so much to do there. From the children's play corner near the cafe on the ground floor to the wonderful Natural History museum on the top floor there's something for everyone. The butterfly house is just lovely and the grandchildren loved it all More

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Te Anau, New Zealand
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

This place is awesome, can spend hours wondering on a wet day More

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Hertfordshire
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Found this museum by accident, but was a wonderful visit. It has attractions for all ages and tastes. There were many themes, so do allow at least two to three hours to look around, you will not be dissapointed. More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

the otago museum has one of the best and most interesting exhibits of maori & pacific life and history of a bygone age. birds now extinct, moa,huia, and those still existing but many that would can not be readily seen, together with sea life from around the coasts are wondefully displayed More

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

Displays are nice, discovery world run down and could do with a good clean. Prices in the cafe are terrible. More

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New Plymouth
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Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

I really enjoyed this museum, especially the ancient artifacts. Amazing to see such old relics. The butterfly enclosure was brilliant and even saw a little madagasca day gecko climbing about. Had lunch at the Museum and thoroughly enjoyed it. Entry was by donation only, so very affordable for families. More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

New Zealand's national museums are world class. This is a fascinating museum for both New Zealand residents and tourists. Moreover, it has a beautiful front lawn for picnics, a spacious cafe and a great gift shop. Don't miss it. And return again next time you're in Dunedin. More

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Ormskirk, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

This was great, to learn about New Zealand fully from flora and fauna to geology and the history of it`s occupation was to understand what it is all about. This was my third trip to NZ , how I wished I could have seen this Museum and it`s contents before. Well done . More

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