Past Exhibitions
One hundred years ago, on the 17th of August 1923, the Waitaki Electric Power Board was established.
Waitaki Museum & Archive3 June 2023 to 17 September 2023
Many of New Zealand’s most beloved musicians have started with humble beginnings and gone on to success on the world stage.
Waitaki Archive12 May 2023 to 31 May 2023
You might have noticed all the building work happening around the Museum. Most of this work is readying the main display space for our new displays.
North Otago Museum1 August 2019 to 1 March 2020
The early story of electricity supply in Oamaru is a small commemorative display marking 100 years of the Waitaki electricity scheme.
North Otago Museum12 November 2018 to 30 July 2019
Our temporary gallery is open and features The Willetts Collection.
North Otago Museum3 May 2016 to 1 May 2019
Armistice Day. The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.
North Otago Museum12 November 2018 to 17 February 2019
A selection of baby's garment from the collection of the North Otago Museum is currently on display at the Oamaru Opera House.
13 August 2018
The North Otago Museum has a small collection of printers and printing-related objects from the era of movable type.
North Otago Museum19 September 2015 to 31 December 2016
Donald Forrester Brown Victoria Cross Medal – on display at the North Otago Museum this ANZAC weekend.
23 April 2016 to 24 April 2016
We are sorting out our washing collection and have put most of it on display in our temporary gallery.
North Otago Museum4 June 2015 to 11 September 2015
Opening in November. Discover how World War One changed life for people in the Waitaki. The exhibition will be part of the upcoming ww100 centennial commemorations.
North Otago Museum14 November 2014 to 27 April 2015
A christening gown worn by three men who served in the First World War is the feature of a new textile display at the North Otago Museum.
North Otago Museum6 August 2014 to 22 October 2014
Explore the stories of the Pukeuri freezing works. Visit an engaging temporary exhibition developed collaboratively by the Alliance Pukeuri Plant and North Otago Museum.
North Otago Museum1 March 2014 to 3 August 2014
