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Te Aho Tapu Hou: The new sacred thread
7 August 2021 - 9 January 2022
This exhibition explores contemporary fashion through the life and work of Maaori designer and fashion activist, Jeanine Clarkin.
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National Contemporary Art Award 2021
18 September 2021 - 20 February 2022
Each year the National Contemporary Art Award brings the best in Aotearoa contemporary art to the Waikato.
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Colossal Squid: Freaky Features!
26 November 2021 - 10 April 2022
We are revealing some of the fascinating science and wonderful secrets of one of New Zealand’s most significant natural history specimens.
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Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award
8 December 2021 - 8 May 2022
Compelling portraits by emerging Maaori artists in celebration of their tuupuna (ancestors).
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Gavin Hipkins: The Homely II
22 January - 10 April 2022
A frieze of 80 photographs that form a fragmented narrative of disorienting strange-yet-familiar scenes. More
Te Winika exhibition
The majestic Te Winika, a 200-year-old carved waka taua (Maaori war canoe) was gifted to Waikato Museum by Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu in 1973.
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Inventors and Innovations: Waikato Bright Sparks
This exhibition is currently closed for maintenance. More
Shaping Hamilton Huringa Kirikiriroa
Maps, historical artefacts, art, photographs and installations tell the story of the changing demographic and geographic shape of Hamilton.
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The Exhibition Creator
Create your own exhibition online using images of items from the Museum’s collection. It's on now, online. More