21 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra
Central Otago, New Zealand
OPENING HOURS
Mon- Sun 10am- 4pm
CLOSED Good Friday and Christmas Day
ANZAC DAY open 1-4pm
Phone: 03 448 6230
Email: enquiries@centralstories.com
Early in the morning of 14 July 1906, the sleeping town of Alexandra was awakened by the furious ringing of the fire-bell in Skird Street. Join Russell Garbutt from Central Otago Heritage Trust as he Read more
Central Otago’s extraordinary skies take centre stage on Saturday 4 July, when the Winterstellar Charitable Trust brings a full day of activities to Central Stories Museum and Gallery, celebrating Matariki and the unique night skies Read more
Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery is planning for the future — and we want to hear from you. Our draft 20 Year Strategic Plan (2026–2045) is now out for community consultation. This plan sets Read more
Henderson Gallery | 1 June – 30 July 2026. We delighted to present Russell Clark: The City Hotel Gold Rush Murals — a rare opportunity to experience one of New Zealand’s most captivating works of Read more
The inside story of New Zealand’s Special Air Service in Afghanistan, told by the historian who earned their trust — plus the remarkable chain of events that led Ron Crosby to a second major book Read more
20–27 May 2026 | 10am–4pm Daily | Free Entry We are proud to host the NZQA Top Art Exhibition 2026, brought to Central Otago by Central Otago Arts. Top Art is New Zealand’s premier annual Read more