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North Otago Museum


Where there are riches there are people; & where there are people, stories flow ...

The Museum is situated in the historic 1882 Athenæum building and has a collection that reflects the natural and social history of the Waitaki District. The Willetts’ Collection of Waitaha taoka, along with early examples of Mâori rock art and the areas unique geology form the heart of the Museum’s displays.

Monday to Friday 10.30am - 4.30pm
Weekends & Public Holidays 1.00pm - 4.30pm
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday

Community Archive
Monday to Friday 1.00pm - 4.00pm




Address: 60 Thames Street ,Oamaru
Phone: +64 433 0852  
Email: museum@waitaki.govt.nz
Website: www.northotagomuseum.co.nz
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