30 Years on Grantham Street

5 August - 26 November 2017

To mark Waikato Museum's 30 years at its Grantham Street site, a series of exhibitions and events will celebrate its forerunner institutions, highlights of the three decades of operation, the diversity of our collection, and our role in the community. 

Exhibitions 

Te Haerenga The Journey: 
Toward Te Whare Taonga o Waikato

5 August - 26 November
Thirty years ago this October, a purpose-built museum and art gallery opened in Grantham Street, Hamilton. This event was the culmination of years of planning and community activism. More.

Events 

Behind Closed Doors: Collection Tour

11 November, 2pm-3pm, $8. 
15 November, 5pm-6pm, $8. 
24 November, 11am-12pm, $8.

We have more than 30,000 objects in our collection, take a tour with one of our curators and see what is in store!