A warm welcome from Kirikiriroa to newcomers
Waikato Museum is proud to be taking part in Welcome Week 2022 to collaborate with, and celebrate new migrant and refugees to the city.
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9 September 2022
Exhibition sheds light on lives of people with disability
A multimedia exhibition showcasing the dreams, the talents and often the loneliness of people with intellectual disabilities opens on Saturday 13 August.
11 August 2022
‘Red handed’ artwork wins $20,000 National Contemporary Art Award
Multimedia artist Emma Hercus has won the prestigious National Contemporary Art Award 2022 for a “majestically layered” artwork.
5 August 2022
Museum acquires spectacular paintings by Maaori artist
Thanks to support from Trust Waikato, a series of spectacular paintings by one of New Zealand’s leading Maaori artists has been acquired by Waikato Museum.
14 July 2022
New artworks celebrate importance of creativity
Opening on Saturday 9 July, Toi is Rongoaa is a large-scale exhibition which showcases deeply personal new work from fourteen contemporary Maaori artists.
7 July 2022
Finalists announced for 2022 National Contemporary Art Award
This year's judge Reuben Paterson has selected 34 artists as the finalists for NCAA 2022.
21 June 2022
Stylish touring exhibition opens at Taupō Museum
Toured by Waikato Museum, "Te Aho Tapu Hou: The new sacred thread" showcases distinctive garments created by Maaori designer and fashion activist Jeanine Clarkin.
15 June 2022
Space Race Style
Discover the inspiration behind the 'retro lounge' within the exhibition Our Moon: Then, Now & Beyond.
1 June 2022
Inspiration flows through new Fred Graham exhibition
A powerful exhibition bringing together the sculptures of world-renowned Tainui artist Fred Graham ONZM is now open at Waikato Museum.
25 May 2022
Star Gossage exhibition opens this weekend
Star Gossage: He Tangata The People opens this weekend with a public talk within the gallery.
28 April 2022
Winning streak for No.8 Wire award recipient
The blind-judging process resulted in a double win for artist Gina Ferguson.
21 April 2022
Find your April adventure
We’ve got your fun sorted this April thanks to our action-packed activity guide.
13 April 2022