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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.
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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’.
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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.
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On now until 24 January 2021
Jacqueline Fahey presents suburban life replete with familial, domestic and neighbourhood entanglements. Centering on her experience as a woman in the suburbs, Fahey brings love, loss, family, friendship, frustration, chaos, conflict and aging into the frame of portraiture.
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On now until 6 December 2020
Rodin’s sculptures are normally found in the large metropolitan museums of Europe and the United States, but on this occasion an important work has found its way to Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato.
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On now until 13 December 2020
In Feeling Blue, Seeing Red art meets the history of medicine as Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato uses artworks from the collection to take you on a journey through the four humours of Greek medicine.
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On now
Maps, historical artefacts, art, photographs and installations tell the story of the changing demographic and geographic shape of Hamilton.
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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)
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Online now
Create your own exhibition online using images of items from the Museum’s collection.
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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.
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Te Winika exhibition
Experience the majestic Te Winika, a 200-year-old carved waka taua (war canoe) gifted by Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu.
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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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Waikato Museum is open every day 10am – 5pm
We’re operating at Level 1 from Tuesday 22 September and encourage you to continue to use contact tracing on arrival.
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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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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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
- ‘Remembering Rodin Te Whakamahara ki a Rodin’ closes this Sunday 6 December, so be sure not to miss the opportunity… https://t.co/GAXYtC7M5N
- Opening this Saturday, 5 Dec, ‘Raa Whaanau - Happy Birthday National Contemporary Art Award!’. This is a celebrator… https://t.co/IhZVkIGS03
- We were incredibly proud to receive a Highly Commended award at the Hamilton Central Business Assoc. awards last we… https://t.co/0eUzyBzrnq
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