Exscite-ing award recognises Waikato Museum’s innovation
Our interactive centre for discovery, Exscite, has won the prestigious Innovation Award at the Hamilton Central Business Awards 2024.
News
24 October 2024
Exscite closed this weekend
Exscite will be closed on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September 2024 for essential electrical work.
19 September 2024
Acknowledgement of the passing of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII
We wish to express our heartfelt condolences at the passing of Kiingi Tuheitia on 29 August 2024.
30 August 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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