Events
Musical Feast
15 April 2021
Hear top young musicians from the Conservatorium of Music at the University of Waikato. More
April school holiday programme
19 - 30 April 2021
Have fun at the Museum these school holidays. Leave the children with us to enjoy supervised, tutored programmes. More
Printing Without a Press
24 April 2021
Join us for a short drop-in workshop. These sessions offer a brief introduction to the use of a handheld printing press based on the practice of Japanese woodblock printing. More
Anzac Day Papercrafts
25 April 2021
To commemorate the Anzacs, make a paper poppy or faux stained glass window silhouette. Materials provided. More
Printing Without a Press
1 May 2021
Join us for a short drop-in workshop. These sessions offer a brief introduction to the use of a handheld printing press based on the practice of Japanese woodblock printing. More
Toi Maaori – celebrate meaning with making
7 May 2021
Join us for Maaori Arts and Crafts. Learn to draw the Koowhaiwhai pattern. More
Paper and Print: A celebration of Japanese Golden Week
8 May 2021
Spend a day learning traditional Japanese arts. Explore the connections between Japanese and New Zealand motifs and materials.
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Mother’s Day Concert and Crafts
9 May 2021
Bring Mum to the Museum on Mother’s Day. Create a paper flower bouquet and listen to some heart-warming tunes from the Cambridge Brass Quintet. More
Musical Feast
13 May 2021
Hear top young musicians from The University of Waikato Conservatorium of Music. More
Galileo: Scientist, Astronomer, Visionary – Autism-Friendly Evening
22 May 2021
Experience the exhibition in a sensory-friendly environment outside regular Museum hours. More
Musical Feast
27 May 2021
Hear top young musicians from The University of Waikato Conservatorium of Music. More
A night with the Hamilton Astronomical Society
28 May 2021
David Bland of the Hamilton Astronomical Society leads a discussion about the Galilean moons and Galileo’s pivotal role in developing the telescope. More
Progging workshop
29 May 2021
To coincide with the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band exhibition, tutor Vivien Hendy presents a very American and traditional form of folk art. More
Toi Maaori – celebrate meaning with making
4 June 2021
Join us for Maaori Arts and Crafts. Tutor Tui Tamara Kirkwood will teach you how to make a creation that you can take home with you. More
Musical Feast
10 June 2021
Hear top young musicians from The University of Waikato Conservatorium of Music. More
Matariki ki Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
19 June 2021
Our Matariki in the Museum is an interactive day where you can take part, listen, learn, watch, make and take something meaningful about Matariki away with you. More
Are you a Museum Master?
Complete the challenges as you explore the Museum. Become a Museum Master! Free event. More
I Spy at the Museum
Explore the Museum, find items and complete an activity sheet. More