Central Stories is delighted to present Collection of Works, an exhibition of paintings by Alexandra artist Jen Anderson, on display throughout March in the Heafey Gallery Jen comes to painting with a remarkable story. The daughter of Douglas Badcock — one of New Zealand’s most celebrated landscape painters, whose luminous 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 – 31 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
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!!
When an innocuous plastic bag was left at the doorstep of the empty Sir William Bodkin Building in 2002, few could have imagined the mystery hiding inside. Alongside a leather horse rein and gun holster was this well preserved letter from a dying father to his desperate son on the Read more