Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

History of Dunedin

The Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, located in Dunedin, tells the story of the people of Otago, from Māori origins to European settlement and beyond. Its engaging exhibits feature personal stories, artifacts, and multimedia presentations. Highlights include transport displays, early settler portraits, and Māori pounamu treasures. The museum beautifully captures Otago’s social, cultural, and industrial development.

Free travel guide appExplore more with “New Zealand Visually”

Get maps, navigation, favorites, and the full guide experience on your iPhone.

Download on the App Store

More in NEWZEALAND

Tahunanui Beach

Nelson’s Sunniest Spot

Elms Mission House

Historic Mission House

Blenheim

Wine Country

Foxton’s MAVtech Museum

Vintage Media

Tūhura Otago Museum

University Town Gem

Coromandel Peninsula

Beaches and Forest Trails

More Cultural spots

Elms Mission House

Historic Mission House

Canterbury Museum

Maori and Colonial Artifacts

Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato

Waikato Cultural Hub

New Zealand Maritime Museum

Seafaring Legacy

MTG Hawke’s Bay

Art Deco and Artifacts

Southland Museum and Art Gallery

Nature and Culture

View all Cultural