Events

Join us for a spectacular Wild Night Masquerade Gala & Charity Auction at Tūhura Otago Museum as part of Wild Dunedin: NZ Festival of Nature. This year’s enchanting theme is Huna I Te Moana – Secrets of the Sea.

Embrace the mystery of the ocean depths and arrive in your finest sea-inspired attire. Think underwater wonders, ocean elegance, shimmering scales, and flowing tides. And of course, bring a mask.

Prepare for an unforgettable evening filled with incredible live music. Your ticket includes two complimentary drinks along with delicious nibbles to enjoy throughout the night.

Within the evening there will be a both a live and silent charity auction. The live auction will include a curated selection of items valued at $1,000+ and the silent auction encompass numerous items, including incredible prints from the Tūhura Photography Exhibition with lower bidding entry points.

All profits from the gala will go directly towards supporting the vital work of Dunedin Wildlife Hospital, the Otago Shore & Land Trust, Otago Museum Trust Board, and Dunedin Wildlife Trust. Together, they are dedicated to conservation and to protecting and saving some of Aotearoa’s most unique and endangered wildlife.

Expect a night of glitz and glamour, exciting auction items, and captivating entertainment in one of Dunedin’s most iconic venues.

This is a night you will not want to miss.

7pm to Midnight, Friday 17 April
Tūhura Otago Museum
$100 Per Person