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Extinction comes to life at Waikato Museum with huge Tyrannosaurus rex
15 March 2024
Deadly prehistoric predators, replica fossils, and a life-sized cast of the largest Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered will be on display at Waikato Museum from 12 April 2024. More
Interview: Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole, creators of Wharenui Harikoa
7 March 2024
A heart-to-heart conversation with Lissy and Rudi about their 'haerenga ki harikoa' (journey to joy), creative partnership, and what you learn when you're teaching. More
House of Joy coming to a close at Waikato Museum
5 March 2024
Time is running out to see the spectacular handcrafted wharenui which has attracted tens of thousands of visitors to Waikato Museum this summer. More
Poukai tradition on display at Waikato Museum
1 March 2024
Candid smiles, local leaders, and poignant moments feature in a new exhibition of photography which showcases the ongoing tradition of Poukai, an important element of Te Kiingitanga. More
Exhibition celebrates 50th anniversary of visionary art project
19 February 2024
Fifty years of art collecting by the Chartwell Trust will be showcased with an exhibition of work by many renowned artists including Gretchen Albrecht, Max Gimblett, and Terry Stringer. More
Joyful theme for Waitangi Day festival
1 February 2024
Live music, craft workshops, and a public koorero by Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole will be part of Waikato Museum's family-friendly activities to mark Waitangi Day and the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. More
Spectacular handcrafted ‘Wharenui Harikoa’ arrives at Waikato Museum
28 November 2023
Nearly 6m tall and made from 5,000 balls of yarn, Lissy and Rudi's spectacular handcrafted wharenui [meeting house] will be revealed this week. More
New exhibition makes a splash at Waikato Museum
31 October 2023
Vintage swimwear, historical photographs, and a newly commissioned artwork inspired by the Waikato River are all part of "In the Swim", open from Friday 3 November. More
Reawakened tradition wins People’s Choice Award
26 October 2023
Cora-Allan's artwork made using traditional Niuean techniques has won the prestigious People's Choice Award for the National Contemporary Art Award 2023. More
Modern master of Maaori art: Sandy Adsett retrospective opening soon
27 September 2023
Spanning a monumental six decades, 'Toi Koru: Sandy Adsett' is the first major survey exhibition of paintings by Maaori artist Sandy Adsett. More