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
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
The Alexandra Pottery Club ‘From Mud to Masterpiece’ Exhibition returns in time for Christmas. Showing in the Henderson Gallery from 3rd- 31st December, this exhibition is a must see to purchase that special Christmas gift for someone special. Exhibition Details When: 3 December 2025 – 4 January 2026Where: Henderson GalleryHours: Read more
Christmas Late Night Shopping at Central Stories Get into the festive spirit with two special late night shopping events at Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery this Christmas season! Join us on Friday 28th November and Friday 19th December when we’ll be open extended hours from 10am right through until Read more
Saturday 22nd November 2025 at 6.30pm. This poetry reading brings together six Aotearoa New Zealand poets to address environmental and cultural themes related to proposed open-cast gold mining developments in Central Otago. The poets will read works that explore our relationship with the land and the natural environment.
Henderson Gallery | 8–28 November 2025Opening Night: Saturday 8 November, 6pm (RSVP to manager@centralstories.com by Thursday 30th October to attend) Textile and mixed-media artist Jan Fraser presents Hono: Bound to the Land, an exhibition exploring connection to land, ancestry, and identity through felted textiles and paintings. The exhibition title carries Read more