Gin And The Collection

Want a night out that's a little different from the usual restaurant or bar? Come along to taste award-winning boutique gins and get a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of Tūhura Otago Museum's collection.

We are partnering with Alchemist Mixology and showcasing Scapegrace Gin from Central Otago for visitors to taste alongside a delicious antipasto selection. Alchemist's beautiful cocktails are made with top-shelf spirits, as well as mixers and garnishes sourced right here in Aotearoa.

In addition to the tasting, there will be a seldom-offered tour of our Collections Stores and Conservation Lab. With over 1.5 million objects and taoka, the stores are astoundingly varied. This area is usually only seen by visiting researchers, dignitaries, and media, but on Wednesday 6 March, our Collections and Conservation teams will guide you through the Museum's vast labyrinth of basement rooms.

This special edition of Gin & the Collection will feature items that have been made, designed, excavated, collected, or donated by female jewellers, arachnologists, archaeologists, ceramic artists, malacologists and missionaries. Hear about some of these women and their local and historic significance.

This will be an evening to tell your friends about. Don’t miss out – limited tickets available, 18plus only.

5.30pm, Wednesday 6 March
Meet in Museum Foyer
$50 per person – Bookings essential

Book here: https://otagomuseum.nz/whats-on/gin-and-the-collection-6