Sir David’s 100th Birthday Bash!
09 May 2026 - 09 May 2026
10 am–3 pm
Region(s): Otago
Type(s): presentations, exhibitions, competitions, experiences, miscellaneous
Beloved conservation hero Sir David Attenborough is turning 100, and Tūhura Otago Museum is throwing a birthday party to celebrate – come and join the fun!
Bust a move at the David Disco, create your own party hat, test your skills in our scavenger hunt, or try your luck at Pin the Party Hat on the Giant Moa.
Enjoy animal storytelling sessions for all ages, a tour of the Animal Attic, and a special Birthday Bingo, featuring animal calls from some of David’s favourite creatures.
Strike a pose with David in the themed photobooth and come dressed to impress – there will be a best dressed/impersonation contest at 11 am!
Visit the newest planetarium show, David Attenborough's Natural History Museum Alive, which lets you experience the wonders of London’s Natural History Museum collection up close on a 360° screen.
With balloons, a bouncy castle, and plenty more surprises, Sir David's 100th Birthday Bash will have something fun for everyone.
Schedule
Pin the Party Hat on the Moa:, Atrium Level 1, 10 am–12 pm, Free
Teddy Bear Hospital: 10 am–3 pm, Beautiful Science Gallery, Free
David’s Favourite Animal Scavenger Hunt: 10 am–3 pm, Whole Museum, Free
Tiger Fun Bouncy Castle: 10 am–3 pm, Atrium Level 1 1, Free
Attenborough’s Animal Gallery Trail: 10 am–3 pm, Free
Dinosaur Party Hat and Make Your Own Wild Thing Crafts: 10 am–3 pm, Atrium Level 1, Free
David Attenborough's Natural History Museum Alive: Hourly from 10.30 am, Tūhura Planetarium, Paid
Tails from the Wild Storytime: 10.30 am, Animal Attic, Free
Dapper David’s Photobooth: Atrium Level 1, 11 am–1 pm, Free
Calls from the Wild Bingo: Atrium Level 2, 11.30 am, Free
David’s Wild Things Disco and Karaoke: 1–3 pm, Hutton Theatre, Free
Sir David’s Species Tour: 1 pm, Animal Attic, Free
Location: Tūhura Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street, Dunedin
For more information: https://otagomuseum.nz/whats-on/sir-davids-100th-birthday-bash.
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