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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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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.

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‘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.

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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.

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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.

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Finalists announced for 2022 National Contemporary Art Award

This year's judge Reuben Paterson has selected 34 artists as the finalists for NCAA 2022.

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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.

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Space Race Style

Discover the inspiration behind the 'retro lounge' within the exhibition Our Moon: Then, Now & Beyond.

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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.

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Star Gossage exhibition opens this weekend

Star Gossage: He Tangata The People opens this weekend with a public talk within the gallery.

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Winning streak for No.8 Wire award recipient

The blind-judging process resulted in a double win for artist Gina Ferguson.

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Find your April adventure

We’ve got your fun sorted this April thanks to our action-packed activity guide.