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 inducted from more than 30 sports. The Hall is, in effect, the national sports museum and the only one of its kind in New Zealand.

Welcome to one of the world's best museums! Just a few minutes from the city centre, you’ll discover the richness and vibrancy of the southern region through outstanding collections covering culture, nature and science. Whether you have an hour to spare or a day to enjoy, you'll find something to inspire, enlighten or excite you within the variety of exhibitions awaiting. Get hands-on in Discovery World, with exciting experiments and engaging exhibits for visitors of all ages. Then, encounter a rainforest teeming with tropical life… the Tropical Forest awaits you, with its lush gardens and live butterflies. A magical must-see! Don’t leave Dunedin without seeing the city’s most visited attraction. Entry to the Otago Museum is by donation. Admission charges apply for Discovery World Tropical Forest. Open 7 days, 10am-5pm. Closed Christmas Day.

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

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.