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Hocken Collections

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Hockens collections celebrate the histories, cultures and natural enviornments of Aotearoa New Zealand, and the Pacific with special emphasis on southern New Zealand

The Hocken Gallery showcases the collections with a dynamic programme of engaging exhibitions.

Our founder, Dr T. M. Hocken, gave his collection to the University of Otago in trust for the people of New Zealand. Open since 1910, Hocken has grown into a national research hub. Its collections of archives, publications, maps, pictures and photographs focus on the history, cultures and natural environment of Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific and Antarctica with special emphasis on southern New Zealand. The art collection, one of the largest in the country, contains many historical and contemporary treasures.

A vast research repository of artworks, photographs, manuscripts, maps and published material relating to New Zealand and the South Pacific, with an exhibition gallery.

Free tours every Thursday at 11am, maximum of 10 per tour (bookings not required)

Exhibition gallery with a changing program of 4-6 show a year>br/>


Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 3pm
(Closed Sundays and Mondays, NZ public holidays including Christmas/New Year)
Check the website for updates on opening hours and the exhibition programme.