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.
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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
Exhibition celebrates 50th anniversary of visionary art project
Fifty years of art collecting by the Chartwell Trust will be showcased with an exhibition of work by many renowned artists including Gretchen Albrecht, Max Gimblett, and Terry Stringer.
19 February 2024
Joyful theme for Waitangi Day festival
Live music, craft workshops, and a public koorero by Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole will be part of Waikato Museum's family-friendly activities to mark Waitangi Day and the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
1 February 2024
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.
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