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 out our vision and aspirations for the next two decades, covering everything from how we 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 public art in its entirety. In 1962, acclaimed New Zealand artist Russell Clark (1905–1966) was 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 in 2026. Author Talk: Ron Crosby — Unforeseen Consequences Friday 19 June 2026, 7pm Entry 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 showcase of secondary school visual arts achievement — a touring exhibition featuring a curated selection 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 NIWA Taihoro Nukurangi. Te Papa Crustaceans can change their shape, circle the globe, and may 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 grabs! We have two exciting Clue Hunts to solve — an Easter Clue Hunt and Read more
Looking for something fun and educational to do with the kids these Easter holidays? Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery has a fantastic lineup of free activities running over the Easter weekend — come along and make some lasting memories! 🔍 History of the Easter Rabbit Clue Hunt Put on Read more
For the first time, some of WoolOn’s most extraordinary creations are available for sale — offering collectors a rare opportunity to own a piece of award-winning wearable art, while visitors can experience these iconic garments up close, in the heart of the merino sheep country that inspired them. About the Read more
We’re delighted to welcome one of New Zealand’s most celebrated folk songwriters, Bob McNeill, to Central Stories for a very special solo evening. Saturday 5 December 2026 at 7.30pm. Tickets $25.00 Many folk music fans in the region will know Bob as one half of the acclaimed duo Half Light, Read more
Central Stories is delighted to welcome Roger Lusby for an evening that is part memoir, part performance, and entirely unforgettable. Thursday 16 April, 7–9pm | Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery Fifty-five years ago, a young man from Roxburgh headed south — further south than most people ever go. Roger Read more