Across the Ocean Waves

What was it like crossing the oceans to come here in a sailing ship? The core of this new display is an accurate recreation of the steerage quarters of an immigrant ship bound for Otago in the days of sail.

Short video clips help bring the era to life. Death and disaster, fun and romance, the misery of seasickness and the excitement of arrival are all showcased. This is an interactive exhibit that will seize the imagination and transport you back to the epic voyages made by Otago’s nineteenth century ancestors. “Climb aboard” and see for yourself what their great migration was all about.

An Otago Settlers Museum exhibition.
Ongoing