From Tuesday 8th to Saturday 12th April, museum experts from Tūhura Otago Museum will be conducting a special Taonga Tūturu (Māori Artefact Cataloguing) event across our local museums.

This roadshow is for the public to come and witness the experts going through Central Otago Museum collections and examining their Māori artefacts as well as natural history items like rocks and Moa bones etc.

Members of the public have been invited to bring in their Māori artefacts and/ or natural items, for the experts to examine and talk to you about.

BRING YOUR HIDDEN TREASURES

Do you have:

• Potential Māori artefacts and want to know what you have?
• Natural history specimens you want to know more about?

Our expert curators are eager to examine and share the stories behind your discoveries!

EVENT LOCATIONS & TIMES

CROMWELL MUSEUM

• Tuesday 8th April | 2:00pm – 7:30pm

CLYDE MUSEUM (at Clyde Masonic Lodge)

• Wednesday 9th April | 12:00 noon – 7:30pm
• Thursday 10th April | 10:00am – 5:00pm

CENTRAL STORIES

• Friday 11th April | 12:00 noon – 7:30pm
• Saturday 12th April | 10:00am – 3:00pm

OUR EXPERT TEAM

• Dr. Gerard O'Regan (Taonga Māori Curator)
• Lana Arun (Taonga Māori Curator)
• Kane Fleury (Natural History Curator)

What makes this event unique is the opportunity for direct interaction. These experts can:

• Identify your found items
• Explain their historical significance
• Share fascinating stories about Central Otago's rich cultural and natural history

WHAT TO BRING

• Any found artefacts or interesting natural specimens
• Your curiosity
• A sense of wonder about local history

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Event is FREE
• Suitable for all ages
• No prior knowledge required
• Bring the whole family!

Whether you're a long-time collector, a casual explorer, or someone who's just found something intriguing,

it’s a good time to hear from the experts exactly what you have got.

Warm regards, The Central Otago Museums Team

P.S. Not sure if your item is worth bringing? BRING IT ANYWAY! Our experts love a good mystery.

ANY QUESTIONS? Just email back to manager@centralstories.com or Rebekah at info@museumscentralotago.org.nz