Venues Overview
Unique spaces, bespoke experiences, unforgettable events
With 19 venues and architecture ranging from heritage to modern, Tūhura Otago Museum has a space for every audience and occasion.
Host a polished event with cocktails and canapés in a soaring, light-filled atrium. Present in one of our expansive, well-appointed theatres. Conduct meetings in the peace and quiet of self-contained rooms. Plan your team’s new direction in an airy conservatory overlooking a tree-lined reserve. Relax among the exotic butterflies of the Tropical Forest with clients or build cohesion while exploring our interactive Science Centre.
Tūhura Otago Museum has an experienced and professional venues team ready to take care of all the little details and arrange an event that satisfies your requirements. We work with Dunedin’s premier caterers, Precinct Food, to provide freshly made, locally sourced, and beautifully presented platters and meals. Weddings, conferences, conventions, talks, team-building events, and social functions can all be conveniently catered to here in the heart of Dunedin.
Steeped in local history, the Museum is an ideal introduction to the city and region and a fascinating backdrop to any occasion. More than just a venue, it is an experience.
Museum at a Glance
Standard Pricing
| Venue | Standing | Theatre | Banquet | Boardroom | Full Day | Half Day | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | - | - | - | - | - | $1050 | |
| 120 | - | - | - | - | - | $900 | |
| 150 | 120 | 80 | - | - | - | $800 | |
| - | 51 | - | - | - | - | $560 |
Tūhura Otago Community Trust Science Centre
Tūhura Tropical Forest
Beautiful Science Gallery
Planetarium
Combination Pricing
- Science Centre + Tropical Forest $1800 (excl. GST)
- Planetarium + Beautiful Science Gallery $1200 (excl. GST)
- Science Centre, Tropical Forest, Planetarium + Beautiful Science Gallery $3000 (excl. GST)
| Venue | Standing | Theatre | Banquet | Boardroom | Full Day | Half Day | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 | - | 210 | - | - | - | $860 | |
| 300 | - | 150 | - | - | - | $860 | |
| 200 | - | 100 | - | - | - | $860 | |
| 850 | - | 460 | - | - | - | $2580 | |
| 300 | 230 | 120 | - | $675 | $420 | $675 | |
| - | 71 | - | - | $500 | $320 | $500 | |
| 50 | 50 | 28 | 22 | $300 | $200 | $300 | |
| 45 | 45 | 28 | 22 | $400 | $220 | $400 | |
| 100 | 70 | 72 | - | $400 | $260 | $400 | |
| - | - | - | 10 | $400 | $260 | $400 | |
| 45 | 45 | 35 | 22 | $450 | $250 | $450 |