About Friends Forever - Friends of Tūhura Otago Museum for 100 Years
Ceramics from Persia, an articulated seal pup, a helmet from the 12th century, enough Victorian chairs to fill a ballroom – what do these things have in common?
Friends.
Whose friends?
The friends of Tūhura Otago Museum.
Tune in as we share stories and knowledge celebrating the Friends of Tūhura’s 100th anniversary.
https://tuhura.nz/your-museum/friends-of-tuhura
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
9 Sept 2026
24 - George Bysouth tends the Tropical Forest at Tūhura
George Bysouth has travelled from the Isle of Mann to Dunedin with a few adventurous stops along the way. These days, if he arrives at work chilled on a Dunedin winter’s day, George warms up quickly on the job. As the gardener at Tūhura Otago Museum, George keeps the Tropical Forest looking marvellous. George describes the symbiosis between his studies in Botany at Otago University and his work in the forest at Tūhura. While most museum visitors know this as the Butterfly House, the lush forest is vital for the inhabitants and for a complete visitor experience. George describes his work, revealing that he shares his garden shed with the museum’s tarantulas!
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
2 Sept 2026
23 - Craig Scott talks about exhibitions at Tūhura
Craig Scott’s journey at Tūhura Otago Museum began as an intern. He is now Head of Exhibitions and Creative Services and shares his experience leading a small, impactful design team. The work ranges widely, from identifying international exhibitions that the museum can bring to Dunedin to planning and producing exhibitions in-house. The design team also produces varied creative elements from marketing material to shop merchandise. The job is not dull! Craig is a hands-on leader who can rapidly install flawless, wrinkle-free placards across entire walls, a technique that he says comes from years of practice. With collaborations ranging from design students to experienced professionals, Craig provides inspired design concepts and guidance that leads to ten or so changing exhibitions each year. From Relics to Gallery Gang to Dinosaurs, there’s always something new to see at Tūhura!
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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