Saturday 23 November
9am - 3pm
Tūhura Otago Museum, Hutton Theatre
It's FREE!
Whaiwhia te kete mātauranga
Fill the basket of knowledge
Explore
Our Exhibits
All Ages
Become a Geotech!
Have you ever wondered what is below the ground and how it impacts how and where we build? This is a question that those in the geotechnical industry ask (and answer) every day! How do we go about answering this very important question? Come along and complete your own mini-borehole investigations to find out!
Teachers & Students
Making Geology Visible
Visible Geology is a free digital tool built to explore and discover the earth's processes and revolutionize how geological concepts are taught to students. Meanwhile, Mixed Reality Visualisation bring the subsurface to life with interactive visualisation of real 3D geological models using HoloLens mixed reality goggles. Come try it!
All Ages
We Love Rocks!
Check out the Otago Rock and Mineral Club display and learn about making geology a hobby by transforming ordinary rocks into artistic treasures. Ask about our monthly meetings and field trips, where you can learn about geology and also collect spectacular rocks and fossils. Find out how to make your own jewelry from your favourite rock.
Discover
Our Demonstrations
All Ages
Mount Boom
Explosive volcanic eruptions are spectacular and dangerous. They are driven by rapidly expanding gas – either released from within magma or generated when it contacts water near Earth’s surface. We will use water and liquid nitrogen to see and hear the powerful forces involved as Mt. Boom erupts!
Primary School
Quake Point
Have you ever wondered how scientists detect and measure earthquakes? Find out by becoming your very own human seismometer!
We'll work together to locate a range of "earthquakes" and discover what factors make it easier or harder to detect and measure them. Remember to drop, cover and hold, and if it's long or strong, get gone!
All Ages
The Land Down Under
Did you know magnetism can be used to see beneath the grass?!
Compasses show us magnetic direction, but magnetometers show how strong the magnetic field is. We will use a portable magnetometer to get a ‘look’ at what lies beneath the Otago Museum lawn.