What's On @ Otago Museum | Week of 30 September 2019

MUSEUM OF BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 1 NOVEMBER

Museum of Broken Relationships is open for submissions for its next community-sourced exhibition right here in Dunedin! Otago Museum is coordinating the collection of objects for this highly anticipated exhibition and would love to hear from you.

What is the Museum of Broken Relationships?
At its core, the Museum of Broken Relationships is an ever-growing, community-built collection of objects donated by individuals from all over the world, each one a symbolic memento of a broken relationship, accompanied by the anonymous story of its donor.
With the worldwide collection now numbering around 2800 objects and stories, the Museum of Broken Relationships has become a treasury of emotional heritage, an ultimate shrine to the deep human desire to love and connect, despite the apparent complexities, differences, and conflicts that seem to define our world.

I have an idea of what I would like to submit. What do I need to do?
For a submission we only need two things from you. An object and a story. Easy as that!

Mad divorce-day dwarf
20 years
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Garden dwarf. On the day of our divorce he arrived in a new car. Arrogant and heartless. The dwarf was closing the gate that he had destroyed some time ago. At that moment, it flew to the windscreen of the new car, rebounded and landed on the asphalt. Its long trajectory drew an arc of time – and this short long arc defined the end of love.

Museum of Broken Relationships
Submissions open until 1 November 2019
Exhibition open from 21 December 2019 – 15 March 2020
If you have any questions, please contact us at brokenrelationships@otagomuseum.nz

SCIENCE SHOW OFFS COMPETITION – ENTER TODAY

To enter our newest Science Show Off competition, all you need is a cell phone!

We are looking for kids from years 5–13, who live in Otago, to film and show us their craziest science experiments for the chance to win heaps of prizes!

Entries close 12pm on Sunday, 6 October 2019
Click here to see examples of our science demos and a full list of prizes.

JAMES CAMERON – CHALLENGING THE DEEP

This immersive media exhibition will take you on a journey with acclaimed explorer and filmmaker James Cameron, from the deepest parts of the ocean to some of his Oscar-winning feature films.

“Amazing and interesting exhibit! Fully recommend it. So pleased this is on display here in Dunedin"
-Facebook comment

See his record-breaking dives in the DEEPSEA CHALLENGER submersible and science platform he designed and built, and experience how his curiosity for understanding and exploring our oceans has shone a light on some of the least known places on earth.

James Cameron – Challenging the Deep
$9.50 Children | $14 Concession | $17.50 Adults | $45 Families | Combo tickets available
Open until 9 February 2020

THIS WEEK @ OTAGO MUSEUM

PACIFIC PATTERNS MAKERSPACE

These school holidays we are taking inspiration from the treasures on display in the Pacific Cultures gallery! You can assemble your own Polynesian-influenced badge, or make a tropical flower button-hole, as well as use the materials and stamps provided to create a Pasifika-inspired print or card.

Come along and make something beautiful!

Free | Daily, 30 September to 6 October | Atrium Level 1
More information here

WE ARE STARS 3D

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

With its beautiful animation and poetic storytelling, this immersive science documentary is something children and adults can enjoy together.

We are all made of stars... Come along and find out how.

$7–$12 | 11.30am and 3.30pm, 28 September – 13 October
Perpetual Guardian Planetarium
More information here

OCEAN EXPLORERS GALLERY TRAIL

Take the plunge into our galleries with an ocean exploration-themed gallery trail during the school break.

Otago Museum gallery trails are a perfect day out during long school holidays. Take your favourite small person on a treasure hunt through the Museum and follow the clues to collect your prize!

Free | Daily, Saturday 28 September – Sunday 13 October
Collect your trail from the Info Desk
More information here

NO RAIN, NO RAINFOREST

Have you noticed it's humid in our forest? Ever wondered how much rain falls in a rainforest?

Experience rainy season in Tūhura's Tropical Forest! Get set to get wet, and learn how a rainforest and its inhabitants adapt to the rain. We're opening the heavens to saturate our forest with the most crucial compound in forming life – water.

Included with admission to Tūhura Otago Community Trust Science Centre
2.30pm | Daily, 28 September – 13 October
More information here

SPACETRONAUTS

Hitch a ride with our planetarium pilots through the solar system. Take a close-up look at the Sun, fly through the rings of Saturn, and hold on to your helmets as we do some amazing science experiments to learn about the planets in our solar system.

The show is 45 minutes long, and is open to adults and children of all ages.

$7–$12 | 10.30am| Daily, 28 September – 13 October
Perpetual Guardian Planetarium
More information here

SIT AND SKETCH

Let the Pacific Cultures and Tāngata Whenua galleries bring out the artist in you.

Grab the pencils, paper, and beanbags supplied, find something wonderful, and sit and sketch.

The Museum has treasures to inspire you at every turn, and its tranquil setting is the perfect place for the budding artist. Come and draw something amazing!

Free | Daily, Sunday 22 September – Sunday 6 October
Pacific Cultures and Tāngata Whenua galleries