21 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra
Central Otago, New Zealand
OPENING HOURS
Central Stories is closed
Wednesday 10th June
Thursday 11th June
Due to a water leak.
Normal opening hours will resume on Friday
Mon- Sun 10am- 4pm
CLOSED Good Friday and Christmas Day
ANZAC DAY open 1-4pm
Phone: 03 448 6230
Email: enquiries@centralstories.com
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
Now showing in the Heafey Gallery 25 April – 20 July 2026 | Free admission Meet Aotearoa New Zealand’s most famous crustaceans in this hands-on touring exhibition from Te Papa Tongarewa, created in partnership with Read more
Looking for something magical to do these school holidays? Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery has a fantastic Children’s Holiday Challenge running throughout these school holidays — and there are some amazing prizes up for Read more