Cultural Connection
While Ōtepoti (Dunedin) has long been recognised for its Scottish influence, the wider area is rich with Māori history and stories of Kāi Tahu whaunui the mana whenua that settled here long before Europeans visited these shores.
Heritage
Dunedin's history is on display in stunning architecture locals see every day, often unaware of the stories of success, scandal, innovation and adventure that occurred within the bricks and mortar. Take a closer look… Dunedin lives with and values its heritage architecture. We have fine examples of working heritage buildings, like Speight's Brewery, the Gasworks Museum and Olveston Historic Home.
Museums
From the award-winning collections and science centre of Tūhura Otago Museum to the niche collections of museums covering topics from maritime and mysteries to sport and gasworks, there’s almost a museum for every interest in Dunedin.
Galleries
A Monet? In Dunedin? You betcha. Not only is the city the home to the first and oldest public art gallery in the country, but smaller galleries are dotted around the place. Some are out in the suburbs while others populate the inner-city areas of Dowling Street, Moray Place and lower Stuart Street.
Street Art
As a UNESCO Creative City, Dunedin has a rich history in the arts and making it freely available to enjoy. Home to NZ’s first public art gallery and art society, it was only a matter of time before Dunedin jumped on the street art movement, taking art out of the galleries and into the streets. This includes the new trail in South Dunedin and the main walkable rail in the central city.
Lan Yuan
The Dunedin Chinese Garden is a slice of old Shanghai in downtown Dunedin. Traditional and serene, the garden was built by Shanghai artisans as an inner-city haven for peaceful contemplation and features bridges, water features and a tea house.
