Saturday 6th September, from 10am Join us for a stellar family adventure as we open our doors to the whole community! Following the success of our Schools Day, we’re inviting whānau from across Central Otago to experience the wonders of our night sky through interactive science, stunning astrophotography, and world-class Read more
Friday 22nd August, 6:30pm National Poetry Day Join us for a special evening celebrating the life and work of Brian Turner ONZM (1944-2025), one of New Zealand’s most celebrated poets and environmental champions, who passed away on 5th February 2025. Brian Turner was New Zealand Poet Laureate between 2003 and Read more
An Evening of Exquisite String Trios on Tuesday 2 September at 6.30pm. Travel through a world of emotion and elegance in this intimate concert featuring exquisite string trios from Vienna, Paris, and beyond. Join us for a captivating evening of chamber music performed by three award-winning musicians who will bring Read more
Art Exhibition | Heafey Gallery 18 July – 15 August 2025 Central Stories is delighted to present “More Wine Please,” a charming solo exhibition by Alexandra-based artist Katie Robinson that transforms our Heafey Gallery into a celebration of life’s beautiful, everyday moments. Robinson’s intimate paintings invite you into her world Read more
A Portrait Exhibition by Denise Baynham Wednesday 16th July – Sunday 31st August 2025 About the Exhibition In the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, between May 1957 and September 1958, a chapter of New Zealand history unfolded that would mark the lives of 551 naval personnel forever. Operation Grapple – Read more
MISSION: COMMERVERSE: As a Member of the Galactic Police, you will be given a Mission Log. Complete the missions to enter the school holiday Grand Prize Draw!
From Nature Comes Fashion – A Celebration of WoolOn’s Finest Wool Creations. 7th June- 11th July. Step into the Henderson Gallery and discover the extraordinary artistry of WoolOn’s most celebrated designers. This special exhibition showcases winning pieces from nearly two decades of New Zealand’s premier wool fashion competition, revealing how Read more
Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 10AM – 3PM | Heafey Gallery Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery is delighted to invite you to a special opportunity to meet local artist Jen Olson, whose captivating exhibition “Between Sittings” is currently on display in the Heafey Gallery. Join us for this informal Read more