The Libratory, Oamaru

#7 among attractions in Oamaru

Museum, Art museum

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The Libratory is New Zealand's first dedicated steampunk art gallery and was created by Oamaruvian artist Damien McNamara. Opened in November 2010, it provides the local steampunk population a gallery in which to display their artwork and sculptures. The venue is located on the first floor of The Woolstore, next to Steampunk HQ, and hosts monthly swap meets where the district's steampunkers exchange ideas, sell goods, and model their fashions. The Libratory changed hands in 2012 and is now branded The Gadgetorium. ()

Coordinates: 45°6'9"S, 170°58'5"E

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Oamaru New Zealand

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The Libratory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Opera House, Steampunk HQ, St Patrick's Basilica, Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.

~1550 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Library
Opera House, Oamaru
8 min walk • The Opera House in Oamaru, New Zealand, stands as a testament to the town's rich cultural heritage and Victorian architecture. This historic building, which also houses a library, is a focal point of the Oamaru community and a beacon for the arts in the region.
~750 ftE
Specialty museum, Museum, Entertainment
Steampunk HQ, Oamaru
4 min walk • Steampunk HQ is an intriguing museum nestled in the coastal town of Oamaru, New Zealand. This unique attraction is a celebration of the steampunk genre, which melds Victorian-era industrial steam-powered machinery with futuristic innovations as imagined by past...
0.7 miN
Church
St Patrick's Basilica, Oamaru
18 min walk • St Patrick's Basilica stands as a beacon of faith and architectural beauty in the city of Oamaru, New Zealand. This stunning church, with its impressive stone facade and intricate Gothic Revival style, is not only a place of worship but also a testament to the...
~310 ftNE
45°6'7"S • 170°58'8"E
Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, Oamaru
2 min walk • Hiking, Bike trail, Park
0.8 miSE
45°6'37"S • 170°58'48"E
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, Oamaru
21 min walk • Nature and wildlife tours, Outdoor activities, Tours
~480 ftNE
45°6'5"S • 170°58'8"E
Forrester Gallery, Oamaru
3 min walk • Art museum, Museum, Art gallery
~590 ftSE
45°6'12"S • 170°58'12"E
Grainstore Gallery, Oamaru
3 min walk • Art museum, Museum
0.9 miNW
Observatories and planetariums
North Otago Astronomical Society Observatory
24 min walk • The Stoke St Observatory or the North Otago Astronomical Society is situated in Stoke Street, Oamaru, New Zealand. The Society meets on the first Monday of each month.
~510 ftE
45°6'10"S • 170°58'12"E
Art On Tyne, Oamaru
3 min walk • Art gallery, Museum, Shopping

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Which popular attractions are close to The Libratory?

Nearby attractions include Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, Oamaru (2 min walk), Forrester Gallery, Oamaru (3 min walk), Art On Tyne, Oamaru (3 min walk), Grainstore Gallery, Oamaru (3 min walk).