Spectacular handcrafted ‘Wharenui Harikoa’ arrives at Waikato Museum
Nearly 6m tall and made from 5,000 balls of yarn, Lissy and Rudi's spectacular handcrafted wharenui [meeting house] will be revealed this week.
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28 November 2023
New exhibition makes a splash at Waikato Museum
Vintage swimwear, historical photographs, and a newly commissioned artwork inspired by the Waikato River are all part of "In the Swim", open from Friday 3 November.
31 October 2023
Reawakened tradition wins People’s Choice Award
Cora-Allan's artwork made using traditional Niuean techniques has won the prestigious People's Choice Award for the National Contemporary Art Award 2023.
26 October 2023
Modern master of Maaori art: Sandy Adsett retrospective opening soon
Spanning a monumental six decades, 'Toi Koru: Sandy Adsett' is the first major survey exhibition of paintings by Maaori artist Sandy Adsett.
27 September 2023
School holiday solutions: It’s easy to ‘Find Your Fun’ in Hamilton Kirikiriroa
Whaanau-friendly activities are easy to find these school holidays, thanks to a collaborative activity guide and website.
12 September 2023
Award-winning artwork inspired by Maaori ancestors
Waikato Museum has the honour of being the first venue nationwide to host this travelling exhibition of the 2023 The Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award.
11 September 2023
Crustacean celebrities on display at Waikato Museum
Crabs, shrimps, lobsters, barnacles and slaters are the stars of a new mini exhibition created by Te Papa in collaboration with NIWA Taihoro Nukurangi.
5 September 2023
Visual ode to biculturalism wins $20,000 National Contemporary Art Award
Artist Tawhai Rickard has won the prestigious National Contemporary Art Award for a “nuanced and generous” installation artwork.
28 July 2023
Rita Angus exhibition open now
On tour from Te Papa, "Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist | He Ringatoi Hou o Aotearoa" is now on display at Hamilton’s Waikato Museum.
20 July 2023
50 years of majestic waka at Waikato Museum
The majestic 200-year-old waka, Te Winika, celebrates 50 years of residence at Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato this weekend (8 July).
6 July 2023
Matariki magic at Hamilton’s best loved locations
Matariki celebrations are in full swing at Hamilton’s top visitor destinations with free events and activities, ranging from movie screenings to a star-themed scavenger hunt.
26 June 2023
Creative gate wins People’s Choice Award
A hand-crafted collaborative work has won the People’s Choice Award in this year’s Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award.
22 June 2023