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Architects appointed for Invercargill’s new museum design
In his 52 years working with the tuatara at the Southland Museum, Senior Living Species Officer Tuatara Lindsay Hazley QSM has better stories than most.
Work on museum and art gallery progressing
Work towards reimagining Southland’s museum and art gallery is progressing at pace with a new name and vision to tell the stories of Southland leading the way.
Project 1225 officially under way as Invercargill Councillors agree path forward for museum rebuild.
All eyes are on December 2025 as Invercargill City Councillors voted in favour of a plan that will see a museum base building complete in December 2025.
New museum build for Invercargill gets green light
A new museum build for Invercargill city has been given the green light.
Feedback sought on museum rebuild options
The Invercargill community will this month be asked their views on options identified for the future of the region’s museum.
Museum governance group members appointed
The members of a governance group that will make recommendations to the Invercargill City Council on the best outcomes to deliver a future museum in the city have been appointed.