by Friends of Tūhura Otago Museum
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.
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July 1, 2026
When we discovered that the Friends of Tūhura donated the large glacial erratic boulder at the museum’s original entrance on Great King St, we were curious. What even is a glacial erratic?! We asked Marcus Richards Collections Technician in Natural Sciences at Tūhura who points out that boulders litter our landscapes, and they all have a story to tell. Marcus illuminates where this glacial erratic came from and why it’s significant enough to earn its place of pride at a museum entrance along with a Moeraki Boulder/ Kaihinaki. In this animated kōrero, Marcus shares how he came to study paleontology at the University of Otago, work in its Geology Department and become part of the Natural Sciences team at Tūhura. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
June 24, 2026
Gallery trails are a fun way to put on a detective hat, explore Tūhura’s galleries, and learn about some of the wonderful things on display at the museum. Join us to hear how Cushla McKinney and Jessica Hall have developed gallery trails for both young children and those more fully fledged. Cushla has served the Friends of Tūhura for many years as council member and president. She has had a long-standing goal for the Friends to provide more family-friendly activities and has collaborated with Jess Hall for this. Cushla and Jess recruited their children to help locate items in Tūhura’s galleries that have a connection with the Friends of Tūhura. Using their combined sleuthing skills, they have put together gallery trails for others to use in the winter months. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
June 17, 2026
Jane Gregory, linchpin at Tūhura Museum - What is life without connections between people, groups and institutions? Connections within and for Tūhura are fundamental aims of the delightful administrator, Jane Gregory. As liaison between museum staff and the Association of Friends and organisational linchpin at Tūhura, Jane opens up about her many years serving as an executive assistant in the UK and NZ, bringing us to her role today as EA to Tūhura director Dr. Ian Griffin. Our audience is treated to a glimpse into the inner workings of the museum and how Jane endeavours to keep its dedicated staff informed, administers the Museum’s Trust Board and other committees and helps the director keep track of his vital activities. The extent of knowledge and experience that Jane provides the Friends is invaluable, and she shares methods behind her legendary efficiency with our listeners. 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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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.
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