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The most vibrant and colourful wharenui you will ever see! Created by husband-and-wife duo Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole.

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Bombs, reverse dives, laps before school or a poolside flex – dive into the history of outdoor swimming in Kirikiriroa Hamilton.

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The first major survey exhibition of paintings by Dr Sandy Adsett, the Maaori master of colour and koowhaiwhai.

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Compelling portraits by emerging Maaori artists in celebration of their tuupuna [ancestors].

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Our galleries feature touring shows as well as exhibitions developed in-house by our curators.

Enrich your visit by coming along for one of our public events, from live music in the galleries to in-depth koorero.

Extend learning beyond the classroom with an interactive and engaging programme delivered by our educators.

We have more than 30,000 taonga/objects in our visual arts, social history, science, and tangata whenua collections.

Whether it's an exclusive soiree or team meeting, we'll work with you to make it happen.

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Get more from your visit! Have fun playing I-Spy, use the entertaining Cue Cards, or take part in a free craft event.

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Our interactive centre for discovery is full of hands-on activities for tamariki to discover and learn while having fun.

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Media releases, news updates, and announcements from Waikato Museum.

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