The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery

About The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery

The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery is a things to do venue in Central Dunedin, South Island.

The museum is situated in the Royal Terrace residence of mural artist and sculptor Bruce Mahalski. The museum opened its doors to the public in March 2018 and is open three days a week, with the possibility of opening on public holidays.

The museum is a collection of skulls, bones, biological curiosities, ethnological art, and unusual cultural and paranormal artifacts, which the artist has collected over a lifetime. The museum is spread over four rooms and a hall of the villa, which has been turned into exhibition galleries, while the artist continues to live in the remainder of the house.

The museum is a natural history museum that showcases a variety of collections, including natural history, ethnography, art, and paranormal. The museum also features a gallery that displays the artist’s trademark textural bone sculptures and paintings of animals on canvas.

The museum stocks a small collection of books, t-shirts, art, and sculptures for sale. The collection of skulls is particularly interesting, and there is a mixture of local and international objects in the museum.

The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery is a unique and fascinating experience for anyone interested in natural history, art, and culture. The museum is a testament to the artist’s passion for bones and curiosities, and it is a must-visit for anyone who comes to Dunedin or is local to the area.

Visitors have described the museum as well set out, with a mixture of local and international objects, and interesting art works. The museum is also praised for its collection of skulls and the fact that visitors are encouraged to look high and low at all the items in each room.

The museum is open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and visitors are welcome to contact Bruce Mahalski if they wish to visit outside of these hours. The museum is a fantastic Dunedin experience and is a must-visit for anyone interested in natural history, art, and culture.

The museum is also praised for its friendly and knowledgeable staff, who are always happy to answer any questions visitors may have. The museum is a unique and fascinating experience that is not to be missed.

Good to know

• Type: Things to Do
• Area: Central Dunedin, South Island
• Phone: +64 210 329 906
• Website: visit ↗

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