Taonga Tūturu Māori Artefact Cataloguing

Tuesday, 8 April 2025 2:00pm - 7:30pm

Uncover the Hidden Stories of Central Otago's Māori Heritage. Join us for a unique cultural experience that brings ancient Māori artifacts to life!

The Taonga Tūturu event offers a rare opportunity to watch expert museum curators from Tūhura Otago Museum meticulously identify and catalogue historic stone tools and artifacts found in our region.

EVENT SCHEDULE

CROMWELL MUSEUM

Tuesday 8th April | 2:00pm – 7:30pm

CLYDE MUSEUM (exhibiting 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

FEATURING EXPERT CURATORS:

Dr. Gerard O'Regan (Taonga Māori Curator, Tūhura Otago Museum)
Lana Arun (Taonga Māori Curator, Tūhura Otago Museum)
Kane Fleury (Natural History Curator, Tūhura Otago Museum)

From April 8th to 12th, visitors can witness firsthand how these precious taonga (treasured objects) reveal the rich cultural history of Central Otago. Whether you're a history enthusiast, local resident, or curious traveller, this is your chance to:

Watch expert curators at work
Learn about traditional Māori stone tool-making techniques
Discover the stories behind local archaeological finds
Bring your own found artifacts for professional identification

FREE EVENT | ALL AGES WELCOME

Additional Information

Future Dates
- Wednesday, 9 April 2025 12:00pm – 7:30pm
- Thursday, 10 April 2025 10:00am – 5:00pm
- Friday, 11 April 2025 12:00pm – 7:30pm
- Saturday, 12 April 2025 10:00am – 3:00pm