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Bugs! Our Backyard Heroes
25 October 2019 - 9 February 2020
Bugs! Our Backyard Heroes is a family-friendly, hands-on educational experience that brings visitors face-to-face with some real live mini-monsters.
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2019 National Contemporary Art Award
3 August - 10 November 2019
The National Contemporary Art Award brings the best in New Zealand contemporary art to Hamilton and the Waikato.
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E Hina e! E Hine e! Mana Waahine Maaori/Maoli of Past, Present and Future
14 September 2019 - 21 March 2021
E Hina e! E Hine e! explores the contemporary relevance of female Maaori and Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) akua/atua (ancestors)
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Hard on the Heels – Peter Bush capturing the All Blacks
24 August - 1 December 2019
Featuring over 100 images of great All Black moments, games and players over a 60 year period.
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School visits to Waikato Museum
Our education programmes offer a curriculum-based, dynamic, outcome-orientated learning experience.
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Te Winika
Long-term exhibition
Experience the majestic Te Winika, a 200-year-old carved waka taua (war canoe) gifted by Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu.
Exhibitions
Waikato Museum's and ArtsPost's galleries feature long and short-term shows to delight and inspire.
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Events
Our engaging visitor experiences bring the museum to life. Join us for art, craft and music or take a tour.
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Education
Our interactive education programmes extend learning beyond the classroom and explore and develop the curriculum through classroom sessions, exhibition tours and activities.
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Exscite and Waikato Bright Sparks Annual Pass - Child (3-14)
Our science galleries aim to foster a learning experience in an exciting and engaging environment.
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Make your event special
Whether it's an exclusive soiree or a fun children's birthday party, we'll work with you to make it happen.
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Get more from your museum visit. Have fun playing I-Spy, become a Museum Master or take part in a free craft event.
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Twitter news
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Free Entry
Donations/koha welcome.
Charges apply to some exhibitions and activities.
10 am – 5 pm
Closed Christmas Day