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
Central Stories invites you to an evening talk by author and researcher Nicky Won, who will share the remarkable story of her great-grandparents — Chinese storekeeper Sue Lee Him and his Eurasian wife Mary Jane — who made their home in Alexandra in the early 1900s. Wednesday 8 April 2026, Read more
Contemporary Art and Traditional Crafts from Vanuatu Exhibition Overview Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery is pleased to present a special exhibition curated by Katherine Buess, showcasing the rich culture and artistic traditions of Vanuatu. This exhibition offers New Zealand audiences a unique opportunity to engage with the vibrant customs Read more
Experience the Magic of Luca Ciarla’s “Mediterramìa” on Saturday 7th March 2026, 7:00 PM We’re absolutely delighted to announce that internationally acclaimed Italian violinist Luca Ciarla will be performing his captivating show “Mediterramìa” at Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery! Originally scheduled for October 2025, this much-anticipated performance was postponed Read more
Showing 1 February – 28 March 2026 in Henderson Gallery Paintings by Rod Eales Where flowers become language and beauty defies time. Step into Rod Eales’ luminous world of floral portraits—an extraordinary collection that captures nature’s most intimate moments, from the tender unfurling of a bud to the profound beauty Read more
Clue hunts, craft activities and lots of competitions await you with this Summer’s Zootopia Safari Challenge. Can you complete the challenge to go into the Grand Prize Draw? Running daily throughout the school holidays. How It Works Pick up your FREE Zootopia Passport and embark on a safari adventure! Complete Read more
Showing 1st- 31st January 2026 in Henderson Gallery. Journey through the cosmos without leaving Central Otago at our most spectacular Winterstellar exhibition yet. This eighth iteration showcases over 30 breathtaking works from 21 world-class astrophotographers, transforming our night skies into stunning visual art that reveals the hidden beauty above us. Read more
Heafey Gallery | 1–31 January 2026 Central Stories Museum & Gallery is delighted to present a solo exhibition by Dunedin-based artist Jo Jago throughout December. This vibrant showcase brings together watercolour, alcohol ink abstracts, and mixed media works that explore the dynamic interplay of colour, texture, and emotion. About the Read more
Saturday 13th December | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Event Details Local author Adrienne Shaw will be at Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery to discuss and sign copies of her recently published book Tuapeka Chows. Shaw will be available to talk about her book and answer questions about her Read more
Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery is delighted to host the launch of Russell Garbutt’s new book, Vincent Pyke: Goldfields Gladiator on Sunday 14 December 2025, 6:30pm. Vincent Pyke is a name familiar to many Central Otago families, yet his remarkable contributions to our region’s development are a story worth Read more