Olveston Historic Home - Dunedin

Olveston is New Zealand’s finest historic home and museum in the heart of Dunedin. Built as the family home of collector and philanthropist David Theomin; a connoisseur of the ‘finest things in life’, the estate was gifted to the city of Dunedin complete with all the original contents in 1966.

Over 250 artworks, 3000+ books and manuscripts, sculptures, tapestries, furniture and domestic wares assist the telling of story of this wealthy emigrant Jewish merchant family, their friends and fellow supporters of Dunedin rich artistic and cultural history in the early 1900s. By guided tour only, this architectural masterpiece is set within a ‘Garden of National Significance’. The opulence of ‘Olveston’ is a visual, historic and aesthetic delight.

Elegantly presented, entry inside the home is by guided tour only. 1-hr tours commence daily at: 9.30am, 10.45am, 12noon, 1.30pm, 2.45pm & 4 pm.

Group tour bookings are available at other times, evenings included. The gardens and gift shop are open daily for free 9.30am – 5.00pm.

For daily tour and event details visit the Olveston website or contact our Distinction Dunedin Hotel team who can assist with information and bookings

Olveston Historic Home and authentic historic experience in the heart of Dunedin. By guided tour only, this architectural masterpiece is set within a Garden of National Significance. The opulence of ‘Olveston’ is a visual, historic and aesthetic delight.

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