23 September – 2 October 2026 | Henderson Gallery & Grant Gallery, Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery Spring has arrived in Central Otago, and with it comes one of the region’s best-loved traditions — the Central Otago Art Society’s Blossom Festival Art Exhibition. Now in its 51st year, this Read more
The WoolOn Community Expo brings the magic to you. See the winning garments fresh from Saturday night’s prize-giving. This year’s WoolOn Gala brought a 600-strong crowd to its feet at the Alexandra Bowling Club — and now you can see the winning garments up close, right here at Central Stories. Read more
Showing 10 August – 20 September 2026 Winterstellar Charitable Trust presents a spectacular exhibition celebrating the extraordinary night skies of Central Otago and Te Waipounamu, featuring work by some of New Zealand’s leading astrophotographers. Across the Henderson and Grant Galleries at Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery, visitors can experience Read more
Our two beautiful Otago skinks have gone home over winter, back to DOCS. But they will be back, hopefully for the Spring school holidays. Watch this page for updates!!