The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery

This is a small private museum and gallery spread over three rooms of an old central city villa which is the home of Dunedin mural artist and sculptor, Bruce Mahalski. It houses biological curiosities, skulls, bones, ethnological art and unusual cultural artefacts. They include the bones of many different species of animal (including humans), 200 skulls, pinned butterfly collections, vintage books (especially medical texts), etc. The museum also contains a gallery where Mahalski exhibits his bone art and paintings for sale. Please be aware that the museum is part of a private house and entry is strictly at the discretion of the owner.

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Address

61 Royal Terrace

Hours

Fri noon to 5PM, Sat 10AM to 5PM, Sun 10AM-5PM

Price

Adult $10, children & students: $5, free for children under 6

Website

royaldunedinmuseum.com (opens in a new tab)