Colossal Squid comes to Waikato Museum
The fascinating science and wonderful secrets of one of New Zealand’s most significant natural history specimens will be revealed with this interactive exhibition.
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26 November 2021
Waikato Museum welcomes new director
Waikato Museum has a new Director to lead the team in sharing the tales and taonga of the region.
22 November 2021
Step into an MIQ hotel room at Waikato Museum
The stories of Kiwi returnees and Hamilton’s frontline workers are being told through the exhibition, Thanks from Iso.
18 November 2021
Waikato Museum and ArtsPost open at Alert Level 2
At Alert Level 2, Waikato Museum is open from 10am to 5pm daily.
17 November 2021
National Contemporary Art Award extended and expanded
The exhibition is now open until 20 February 2022 with a ‘virtual tour’ and the People’s Choice Award available online.
10 November 2021
Waikato Museum and ArtsPost open at Alert Level 3 Step 2
From Thursday 4 November, Waikato Museum is open from 10am to 4pm daily.
2 November 2021
Waikato Museum is closed at Alert Level 3
During Alert Level 3, Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato is closed.
4 October 2021
Mesmerising video wins $20,000 National Contemporary Art Award
Auckland-based artist Caryline Boreham has won the prestigious $20,000 National Contemporary Art Award for 2021 for a mesmerising video work.
17 September 2021
Fossilised penguin identified as new species
Skeleton found at beach by children and donated to Waikato Museum will help fill in gaps in natural history.
16 September 2021
Waikato Museum is open at Alert Level 2
During Alert Level 2, Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato is open from 10am to 5pm every day with safety measures in place.
8 September 2021
Maaori identity threads through life of fashion designer
A large-scale exhibition exploring contemporary fashion through the life and work of Maaori designer Jeanine Clarkin opens this Saturday.
5 August 2021
Share your story about 1981
Waikato Museum is collaborating with Hamilton City Libraries to unearth the stories of those who became part of world history when the Hamilton match of the controversial tour was called off.
13 July 2021