In partnership with iD Fashion, Tūhura Otago Museum is offering an exclusive basement tour of the dress collections; showcasing the fascinating, intricate and extravagant items garnered in the past century or so.
Take a rare behind-the-scenes look into the dress collection storeroom at Tūhura Otago Museum. Get an idea of the extent of the collection and view some highlights, including swimwear, smoking caps and ‘60s stilettos.
One of New Zealand's foremost historical dress experts and Honorary Curator for the dress collection, Dr Jane Malthus, and Moira White, Curator, Humanities, will show you these treasures and tell you about the stories behind the garments.
