The Hocken collects widely in relation to the history and culture of New Zealand, the Pacific and Antarctica, with a special emphasis on the Otago and Southland regions of New Zealand. The collections include books, ephemera, posters, newspapers, journals, music, maps, archives, manuscripts, photographs, paintings, drawings and film. In date, they range from the seventeenth century to the present day

The New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame in Dunedin is where our sporting past comes to life. The Hall is housed in the historic Dunedin Railway Station and includes exhibits and displays on sporting champions who have been inducted from more than 30 sports. The Hall is, in effect, the national sports museum the only one of its kind in New Zealand. It began in Wellington in 1990 and worked out of an office for eight years before opening as a museum in the Dunedin Railway Station in 1999. Annual induction ceremonies are televised nationally. Among the Hall's collection are rare Olympic medals and other items from sports champions. It includes even the arm guard worn by All Black Colin Meads when he played a test with a broken arm. Exclusive merchandise is also available for purchase providing gifts not available elsewhere. The Hall is available for hire for that unique corporate function; invaluable for entertaining valued clients. The Hall is open 10am to 4pm daily except Christmas Day.

Allow your group to discover the hidden treasures of our captivating galleries by taking a guided tour. One of our experienced guides will offer an insightful introduction into the richness and vibrancy of our region through the Museum's world-class collections. Tours can accommodate any group size and can be tailored especially for your needs. Highlights of the Museum or specific gallery tours available on request. Ask about our live butterfly experience!

Located at Portobello 19kms from the Dunedin Visitor Centre, the museum offers a rich and varied collection on Peninsula History. Spend some time and see howthe Peninsula's early settlers lived. Open Sundays 1:30pm - 4:30pm.

Otago Settlers Museum, stands to the south of Dunedin's Railway Station and forms an integral part of the historic Queens Gardens precinct. The museum's permanent and temporary exhibitions explore themes of cultural interaction, technological innovation and developments in everyday life. The museum also provides a variety of walking tours throughout the city which bring Dunedin's history to life through stories of the events and characters that helped form our unique and culturally diverse city.