This weekend, Tūhura Otago Museum is celebrating 250 years of Jane Austen!

This weekend, Tūhura Otago Museum is celebrating 250 years of Jane Austen!

By Tūhura Otago Museum | Posted: Wednesday Oct 15, 2025

A delightful weekend for literature lovers and history enthusiasts alike!

Assistant Collections Manager, Humanities, Merryn, is showcasing some of the stunning collection pieces that will be on display from Wedgwood ceramics to Regency fashion and embroidery.

Listen to floor talks with Professor Jocelyn Harris, a screening of Sense and Sensibility (1995), and a Regency High Tea featuring live entertainment, parlour games, and prizes for best dressed.

More details:

Jane Austen @ 250 – Floor Talk | Tūhura Otago Museum

Sense and Sensibility (1995) + Mini Quiz | Tūhura Otago Museum

Jane Austen @ 250 – Regency High Tea | Tūhura Otago Museum