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Waikato Museum is open every day 10am – 5pm

We’re operating as normal and welcome you during the summer holidays.
On now until 8 February 2021

Waitohu looks at the varied use of the language of carving marks, shadow and pattern in contemporary Maaori art. It is a diverse exhibition – involving photography, painting, glass, ceramic, mixed media and sculpture.
On now until 8 February 2021

In Firing Up you can see a selection of works purchased using funds gifted by the Club during the 1970s - including Barry Brickell’s ‘Cylindrical Pots’ - and learn a little about the history of Hamilton’s ‘motorcycle grand prix’.
On now until 28 February 2021

Through collection items held at Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato, we revisit our dependence on wood: its continued use knowing no boundary but the inventive human imagination.
On now until 7 March 2021

Printmaker Ruth Davey is one of Waikato’s leading artists. Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga has recently acquired many of the works in this exhibition, which spans Davey’s artistic career.
On now until 5 April 2021

We asked you to share the objects you would include in a ‘museum of you’, using the hashtag #mywaikatomuseum on Facebook and Instagram. The items and stories in this exhibition spring from the #mywaikatomuseum campaign, and feature some of the best of your personal collections.
On now

Maps, historical artefacts, art, photographs and installations tell the story of the changing demographic and geographic shape of Hamilton.
On now

E Hina e! E Hine e! Mana Waahine Maaori/Maoli of Past, Present and Future explores the contemporary relevance of female Maaori and Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) akua/atua (ancestors)
Online now

Create your own exhibition online using images of items from the Museum’s collection.
Online now

Browse nearly 10,000 objects, including nationally significant artworks, priceless taonga that reflect our unique Maaori heritage, and social history items reflecting everyday life in the past.
Te Winika exhibition

Experience the majestic Te Winika, a 200-year-old carved waka taua (war canoe) gifted by Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu.
School visits to Waikato Museum

Our education programmes offer a curriculum-based, dynamic, outcome-orientated learning experience.

Exhibitions

Waikato Museum's and ArtsPost's galleries feature long and short-term shows to delight and inspire.

Events

Our engaging visitor experiences bring the museum to life. Join us for art, craft and music or take a tour.

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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E Ngā Uri Whakatupu Weaving Legacies
A limited-edition book, E Ngā Uri Whakatupu - Weaving Legacies: Dame Rangimarie Hetet and Diggeress Te Kanawa celebrates these remarkable weavers.

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