Visa issues delay family
Visa issues delay family
Otago Museum's recently-appointed director, Dr Ian Griffin, is experiencing ''frustrating'' delays in gaining a visa covering some of his family members.
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Chinese exhibition fulfils lenders' 60-year dream
Chinese exhibition fulfils lenders' 60-year dream
A "Silk to Silver'' show, which opens in Dunedin tomorrow, is the first exhibition devoted to China's minority cultures that the Shanghai Museum has staged overseas.
Hillary collection highlighted
Hillary collection highlighted
The Otago Museum has been highlighting its ''significant collection'' of artefacts involving Sir Edmund Hillary, to coincide with his climbing Mount Everest 60 years ago.
Green efforts on a roll
Green efforts on a roll
The Otago Museum's focus on sustainability and being ''environmentally friendly'' now includes even the toilet paper used at the museum.
Visiting researchers valued
Visiting researchers valued
Recent visits by overseas researchers to the Otago Museum are proving beneficial for other museum visitors, as well as for the museum, the Otago Museum Trust Board heard this week.
New lights for Chinese exhibits
New lights for Chinese exhibits
Otago Museum staff have been installing more efficient electric lamps in the museum's special exhibitions gallery as preparations continue to stage a new exhibition from China.
Museum alliance
Museum alliance
The Otago Museum has developed a ''very positive relationship'' with the Otago Polytechnic School of Veterinary Nursing, which will result in more veterinary support for animals in the museum's Tropical Forest.
Donation follows hosting of 'Canterbury Quakes' show
Donation follows hosting of 'Canterbury Quakes' show
Shortly after hosting a successful ''Canterbury Quakes'' touring exhibition, the Otago Museum is donating $10,000 to help with the restoration and storage of earthquake-damaged heritage artefacts in Canterbury.
Shanghai exhibition soon
Shanghai exhibition soon
After a year of planning, another big cultural exhibition from Dunedin's Chinese sister city, Shanghai, will open at the Otago Museum early next month.
Interactive exhibit being planned
Interactive exhibit being planned
Otago Museum staff will use interactive screens as part of the first exhibition planned for the former Dunedin North post office, which is being redeveloped as a museum annexe.
Museums critical element of vibrant cities, director says
Museums critical element of vibrant cities, director says
Museums are not just ''nice to have'' but are a critical part of modern, vibrant cities, Otago Museum's new director Dr Ian Griffin believes.
New museum director looks to future
New museum director looks to future
Otago Museum's newly-appointed director, British-born astronomer and museum specialist Dr Ian Griffin, needs no further convincing about the power of museums to change lives.
Museum's 'old post office' annex nearly ready
Museum's 'old post office' annex nearly ready
Construction work is largely completed at the former Dunedin North post office complex, which is being redeveloped as an Otago Museum exhibition space and conference venue.
Museum staff in S. Korea
Museum staff in S. Korea
Four Otago Museum staff are attending the annual Asia Pacific science centre conference in South Korea this week.
Conservatory plan waits for director
Conservatory plan waits for director
Proposals to develop a $200,000 conservatory at the Otago Museum's southern frontage have been put on hold pending the arrival of the museum's new director, Dr Ian Griffin.
Otago Museum uneasy over financial pressure
Otago Museum uneasy over financial pressure
Anxieties surfaced again at the Otago Museum Trust Board yesterday over growing financial pressures and potential problems caused by deferring capital spending, including for gallery refurbishment.
Museum exhibition details arranged
Museum exhibition details arranged
Key negotiations involving two major Chinese exhibitions with close links with the Otago Museum will take place in Shanghai, Dunedin's Chinese sister city, this week.
Museum director aiming to inspire
Museum director aiming to inspire
The Otago Museum can play a major role by helping inspire visitors to learn more about the world around them, newly appointed director Dr Ian Griffin says.
UK recruit to head Otago Museum
UK recruit to head Otago Museum
The Otago Museum's new director is Dr Ian Griffin, a British-born professional astronomer, museum specialist and former Nasa head of public outreach.
Museum to put on big family show tomorrow
Museum to put on big family show tomorrow
Up to 5000 people are expected to experience ''electrifying entertainment, crazy acts and live music'' during The Big Get Together, the Otago Museum's annual family fun event, tomorrow.