FAQs about our temporary closure
What? Why? When? Here are the answers to frequently asked questions about Waikato Museum's environmental upgrades.
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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
Epic exhibition opens this weekend at Waikato Museum
School holidays will start with a roar as 'Six Extinctions' begins with an opening celebration on Saturday 13 April.
8 April 2024
Next phase to begin at Waikato Museum’s Exscite
The upper area of Exscite will be closed to the public from Friday 12 April 2024 as construction and installation gets underway to refresh the space.
28 March 2024
Extinction comes to life at Waikato Museum with huge Tyrannosaurus rex
Deadly prehistoric predators, replica fossils, and a life-sized cast of the largest Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered will be on display at Waikato Museum from 12 April 2024.
15 March 2024
Interview: Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole, creators of Wharenui Harikoa
A heart-to-heart conversation with Lissy and Rudi about their 'haerenga ki harikoa' (journey to joy), creative partnership, and what you learn when you're teaching.
7 March 2024
House of Joy coming to a close at Waikato Museum
Time is running out to see the spectacular handcrafted wharenui which has attracted tens of thousands of visitors to Waikato Museum this summer.
5 March 2024
Poukai tradition on display at Waikato Museum
Candid smiles, local leaders, and poignant moments feature in a new exhibition of photography which showcases the ongoing tradition of Poukai, an important element of Te Kiingitanga.
1 March 2024
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