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The main building of Waikato Museum is currently closed for construction work. Exscite is staying open!
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Exscite
Open every day! Our interactive centre for discovery, Exscite, is full of hands-on activities for tamariki to learn while having fun.
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Collections
We have more than 30,000 taonga/objects in our visual arts, social history, science, and tangata whenua collections.
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Education
Extend learning beyond the classroom with an interactive and engaging programme delivered by our educators.
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FAQs about our temporary closure
What? Why? When? Here are the answers to frequently asked questions about Waikato Museum's environmental upgrades.
16 July 2024
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A time of renewal: Waikato Museum to temporarily close for building work
Long-awaited building renewal works will begin at Waikato Museum on 22 July 2024.
12 July 2024
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Taking science to the next level at Waikato Museum
The second half of an extensive redevelopment of Exscite will be publicly revealed on Friday 5 July.
3 July 2024
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Time is running out for Six Extinctions
Only a few weeks remain to see this epic exhibition at Waikato Museum as 'Six Extinctions' closes on Sunday 21 July 2024.
24 June 2024
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Waikato Museum celebrates 50 years of Friendship
Open from 10 May, this new exhibition is curated to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Friends of Waikato Museum.
8 May 2024
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Waikato Museum closing temporarily for much-needed environmental upgrades
The Museum will be closed from 22 July to early December 2024 for significant work to fix existing issues and prevent future problems.
7 May 2024
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