Tūhura Otago Museum
Public museum in Dunedin, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tūhura Otago Museum is located near the city centre of Dunedin, New Zealand, adjacent to the University of Otago campus. The museum has one of the largest collections in New Zealand, and is one of the city's leading attractions. Natural science specimens and humanities artefacts from the Otago region and around the world form the basis for long-term gallery displays. An interactive science centre within the museum includes a large, immersive tropical rainforest butterfly house.
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Established | 1868 |
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Location | Dunedin, New Zealand |
Coordinates | 45°51′56.44″S 170°30′39.03″E |
Type | Public museum |
Director | Ian Griffin |
Website | http://otagomuseum.nz/ |
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In 2022, the museum was gifted the Māori name Tūhura, meaning 'to discover, investigate and explore', and the official name was changed to Tūhura Otago Museum.[1]