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
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
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
Central Stories is delighted to present Collection of Works, an exhibition of paintings by Alexandra artist Jen Anderson, EXTENDED UNTIL 12TH APRIL Jen comes to painting with a remarkable story. The daughter of Douglas Badcock — one of New Zealand’s most celebrated landscape painters, whose luminous Queenstown Lakes works won 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