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We've won a @Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award! This celebrates businesses that consistently receive great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor over the last 12 months, placing us in the top 10% of attractions listed on the platform worldwide. Thanks everyone :) #travellerschoice

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The Bledisloe Cup is coming to Toitū TODAY!

For the first time since 2017, the Bledisloe Cup is back in Dunedin for the @AllBlacks last home game before the world cup in France.

Come on down to Toitū 4.30pm – 6pm today to see the cup up close in person!
#allblacks #otagorugby

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The Bledisloe Cup is coming to Toitū tomorrow! For the first time since 2017, the Bledisloe Cup is back in Dunedin for the @AllBlacks last home game before the world cup. Come on down to Toitū 4.30pm – 6pm tomorrow to see the cup up close in person!
#allblacks #otagorugby

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This artist specialised in sketching likenesses of people and places onto lithographic stone for making prints. His name was David Henderson. And you can find out about him and his work in the latest episode of Talking Pictures. https://t.co/KLipjQF1Tx

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When European settlers came to Otago one of the first things they needed was a roof over their heads. In the latest episode of Talking Pictures we look at some of the buildings they would come to call home sweet home. https://t.co/zF76AIwQrU #talkingpictures

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Due to some planned building renovations the children’s play area and bathrooms in the NZR Foyer will be closed Wednesday 31 May until Friday 2 June.

A selection of toys for the kids will be available in the Josephine Foyer during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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The Otago Settlers Association’s Tuesday Club welcomes Doug Hart. Doug will speak about the history of the Otago Art Society and involvement of William Matthew Hodgkins, the 2nd president of the society.
10.15am, Tue 9 May, Toitū Auditorium. Gold coin OSA members, $5 non-members

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International Dance Day - Waltzing across Borders

Join Michael Parmenter and Kate Grace on a journey through the four great European partner-dances – Waltz, Polka, Mazurka, and Scottish.

Music performed by Craig Denham.

2pm – 3pm, Saturday 29 April
Josephine Foyer
Free

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Join us tomorrow for a FREE journey through time, discover the stories that bones can tell us about our past! Ancient DNA experts and a forensic scientist will unlock the secrets of times past. Suitable for all ages. 5.30 – 7pm, Thursday 20 April, Toitū Auditorium. @WildDunedin

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In his day, he was one of the finest illustrators in the country. Find out who we are talking about in the latest episode of Talking Pictures.

https://t.co/vFQqTOLE4W

#talkingpictures

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Easter Clearance Sale - up to 50% off. There’s up to 50% off selected games, homewares, stationery and more. But only for a limited time and only while stocks last. Pop in today and take advantage of our Easter Clearance Sale.

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It was great to celebrate St Patrick’s Day yesterday. In case you missed it - Toitū curator Seán Brosnahan presented a popular talk on the history of Irish immigration in Otago. We've published this on our YouTube channel for you to enjoy.
https://t.co/yzjXnhYeiD

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The subject of the latest Talking Pictures is a place long associated with the sea. It's also come to be seen as a creative place. Join us as we cover both angles with artistic impressions of Port Chalmers from more than a century ago. https://t.co/e3TLkamXf1

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Last week the Otago Settlers Association Tuesday Club welcomed Dr Jennifer Cattermole from the Otago University’s School of Performing Arts. Jennifer played and discussed several different types of taonga pūoro. Watch her talk on our YouTube channel.

https://t.co/xcMOumhIjf

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Showcasing wedding dresses, suits and other markers of marriage ceremonies from 160 years of Otago history, The Big Day acknowledges the change in wedding traditions over time through Otago marriage celebrations. The exhibition is on now in our Material Culture Gallery.

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William James Titchener first arrived in Otago as an eleven year old in 1862 and in later years became a blacksmith. Contemporary newspaper advertisements proclaimed that he could ‘execute all kinds of smiths’ works at moderate prices’. https://t.co/EMvYCplcWQ

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Many of us pass over it daily, perhaps without ever giving it a second thought. Don your gummies because in our latest episode of Talking Pictures we wade into the history of the Water of Leith.

https://t.co/B5Gj62OohK

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Join Dr Jennifer Cattermole from the Otago University’s School of Performing Arts as she plays and discusses different types of taonga pūoro (traditional Māori musical instruments). Tuesday Club. 14 Feb, 10.15am. Toitū Auditorium. Gold coin donation OSA members, $5 non-members

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Edit: this event now starts at 11am and not 12.30pm as previously advertised.

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Join us this Saturday from 12.30pm for a free afternoon of laid-back music with Michael Morris in the Josephine Foyer.

Michael blends his love of blues, alt rock, grunge, and psychedelia to bring you his own, locally grown interpretations of life through music.