Monday, 17 September 2018

Whats On at Otago Museum

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    EQUINOX STARGAZING
    Planetarium Experience

    Join us under the dome for a special look at the night sky in celebration of the spring equinox, when day and night are equal length and we look ahead to the longer days of summer. Then hop on our bus for a stargazing trip with the Otago Museum and Dunedin Astronomical Society.

    Limited numbers, bookings essential.

    For more info, click here.

    7pm–9pm, Monday 24 September | Perpetual Guardian Planetarium | From $15

    FIND 

    In this week's instalment of our est. 1868 blog series, Curator, Humanities Moira White explains why these rugged boots, now over a century old, are included in our deadliest category.

    There is a pair of patched, worn leather boots, a little over a century old, on display in the deadliest section of est. 1868.

    An eyelet is missing from the right boot; a sole is nailed in place; there are cracks in the leather and a lace is lost.  Many repairs are evident. The initials “E W” are pierced on their tongues.

    The accession register notes only “Boots (Capt. Scott) per S.S Aurora. Per Imperial Transantarctic Exped (Shackleton)”... 

    Click here to read the whole story now over on our website!

    SEE

    PLANETARIUM FILMS CLOSING SOON

    Make sure you don't miss these two stunning films before they close at the end of September!

    Take advantage of our Tūhura/Planetarium Combo and save! Just $20 per adult and $13 per child to see any one of our amazing planetarium films, explore the Tropical Forest and engage with science in our interactive area - sounds like a great Saturday out!

    Check out full pricing here.

    We Are Stars 3D

    ROLL UP, ROLL UP... EXPERIENCE THE UNIVERSE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE...

    Come on a journey through time and space. Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, in amazing Stereo 3D.

    3:30pm weekdays, 11.30am and 3.30pm weekends

    For more info click here.

    The Secret World of Moths

    The Secret World of Moths is a magical journey of understanding into this amazing, but often maligned, creature. Using 3D X-ray tomography we shed light on their hidden world and fascinating life.

    12.30pm daily

    For more info click here.

    DO 

    ORNAMENTAL TO DETRIMENTAL
    Expert Talk

    Professor Philip Hulme, recipient of the 2017 Leonard Cockayne Lecture Award, will explore the history of plant invasions in New Zealand and examine the underlying causes and potential future trends.

    For more info click here.

    5.30pm, Wednesday 19 September | Hutton Theatre | Free

    BERLIN WOOL WORK: THE BLOOD OF MURDERED TIME
    Expert Talk

    Although it enjoyed rampant popularity in the mid-1800s, Berlin wool work had many critics who regarded it as lacking originality, overly garish and generally unattractive; some still consider this type of needlework to be what one 19th century critic called “the blood of murdered time”.

    In her talk, fashion and textile historian Angela Lassig will explore the history of Berlin wool work and look at its popularity in 19th century New Zealand.

    For more info click here.

    5.30pm, Thursday 20 September | Hutton Theatre | Free


    PHILIP FLEMING
    Live @ OM

    Singer-songwriter Philip Fleming performs an eclectic mix of music with his electric guitar, loop station and soprano saxophone.

    For more info click here.

    1pm, Sunday 23 September | Atrium Level 1 | Free