Browse Collections (62 total)

The private press books on show are all hand-crafted: printed on fine paper, bound individually, limited in issue number, and almost all contain fine…

A collection of pictures by Sir William Fox (1812-1893). These works are mainly watercolours of New Zealand landscapes and scenes, painted between…

Examples of architectural drawings from the Hocken Collections.

A selection of the teaching charts from the Department of Botany showcases the type of teaching resources found at the University of Otago.

Botany is a 21st century subject built on a rich heritage contributed to and developed by many. Although botany was taught at the University of Otago…

On 7 February 1812, Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth, England. As a consequence, world-wide celebrations have taken place in 2012, the…

Examples of the songsters by colonial-era lyricist and satirical wit Charles R. Thatcher held at Hocken Collections.

On 28 November 1520, Magellan sailed through the straits that would bear his name into the great expansive waters he dubbed ‘Mar Pacifico’. His…

Botanists rely on floras, and apothecaries on herbals for the critical task of plant identification. Gardeners need practical advice as well as…

This showcase offers a representational sample of the pictures that Dr T. M. Hocken gave in trust for the people of New Zealand. At the time of his…

Discoveries of new places, customs and climates always fascinate. While few of us possess the stamina, courage or funds to undertake marvellous or…

This is a sample of ephemera from the Hocken Collections.

Posters from exhibitions in the gallery of the Hocken Collections.

Examples of twentieth century food packaging from the Hocken Collections.