Culture Waitaki celebrates 125 years of women’s suffrage. A world first for NZ women.
An exhibition featuring recent acquisitions to the cultural collections of the Gallery, Museum and Archive.
Interested in the South Canterbury long-tailed bats?
An exhibition of Life Drawing in the Community Gallery.
Love to do jigsaw puzzles and want to meet others?
Come to the Community Space at the Oamaru Library, keep warm this winter and indulge your passion in puzzling.
"Excellent assistance, I found exactly what I wanted. Many thanks."
-Stephen (Archive visitor book)
Mad about Lego? Join the Lego Club at Oamaru Library!
Ages 7 and up. Limited places available.
Local artist Michele Beaufoy explores the notion of harmony through balancing polarities (opposites). In this exhibition she looks at war/man versus nature.
"There are many moments in the day when I wish time could stand still and I could take the girls out of school and just hang out, with daily visits to the library"
Jan (email comment)
The wonderlab presents Sprocket & Gear: Elements of Steampunk
Do you love reading and finding new books to dig into?
Come along to the BookChat group at Palmerston Library! We meet the third Wednesday of the month at 2pm.
The Perry family have had a long and remarkable association with North Otago.
"A wonderful selection of inspiring art!"
- Carol, UK (Forrester visitor book)
Excited about New Zealand Poetry?
The Waitaki Writers Group are holding a poetry jam for New Zealand Poetry Week
Join us in a flamboyant display of local poetry
Want to know more about the history of the Lyttelton Railway Tunnel?
Historian David Welch will present his new book.
A multi-faceted exhibition about place and the heritage buildings of Oamaru. View artworks and architectural drawings from our collection.
"Extremely well put together exhibit and beautiful building"
- Elaine, NZ (Forrester visitor book)
Our temporary gallery is open and features The Willetts’ Collection.
Wriggle & Rhyme is an active movement programme for 0-2 year olds and caregivers.
It runs Fridays during term times from 10:30-11:00am at The Oamaru Opera House.