Events
October School Holiday Programme
28 September - 9 October 2020
Fill your child’s life with more art, design, and science! More
Musical Feast
1 October 2020
Hear top young musicians from the Conservatorium of Music at the University of Waikato. More
Maaori Arts and Crafts - Tukutuku
2 October 2020
Join us for Toi Maaori – celebrating meaning with making. Learn traditional craft techniques from tutor Tui Tamara Kirkwood and make your own creation to take home. More
Poetry Soiree
9 October 2020
Join us after hours at the Museum on National Poetry Day. Come to a poetry soiree supported by The Friends of Waikato Museum and Hamilton Book Month More
Final Weekend Fun
10 October 2020
Sign off the school holidays and get ready to go back to school. Get creative and have a go at your favourite crafts. More
Musical Feast
15 October 2020
Hear top young musicians from the Conservatorium of Music at the University of Waikato. More
Storytelling in the Gallery
15 October 2020
Traditional and contemporary stories presented for our youngest visitors and their families. More
Writer’s Talk: Peter Simpson
17 October 2020
Peter Simpson, author, curator and scholar, discusses the Colin McCahon works in Waikato Museum’s collections. More
Gallery Talk: Peter Dornauf
17 October 2020
Join writer, art critic and art historian, Peter Dornauf for a gallery talk reflecting on the relationship between art and emotion in support of the exhibition Feeling Blue, Seeing Red. More
Waikato Community School of Music Recital
18 October 2020
The Waikato Community School of Music brings solo and group performances to Waikato Museum. More
Culture Club: Creative Art Experiences
24 October 2020
Discover the diversity of Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia at a Pasifika performing arts workshop. More
Halloween Costumes and Crafts
31 October 2020
Celebrate Halloween at Waikato Museum. Enjoy bat crafts, spooky art and other fun-filled activities. More
Maaori Arts and Crafts
6 November 2020
Join us for Toi Maaori – celebrating meaning with making. Learn traditional craft techniques from tutor Tui Tamara Kirkwood and make your own creation to take home. More
Writer’s Talk: Annette Lees
7 November 2020
Annette Lees’s talk will include swimming stories from the Waikato and examples of Māori women swimmers famed through history for their swims. More
Violin Recital
8 November 2020
Students from Trudi Miles’ violin studio perform a variety of pieces for your enjoyment. More
Musical Feast
12 November 2020
Hear top young musicians from the Conservatorium of Music at the University of Waikato. More
Storytelling in the Gallery
19 November 2020
Traditional and contemporary stories presented for our youngest visitors and their families. More
Muka Youth Prints
22 November 2020
Judge, choose and purchase your original works of contemporary art by prominent artists. Entry for art lovers aged 5-18 only. More
Santa Trail
1 - 24 December 2020
Follow the Santa Trail! Can you find all the Santas hidden in our free galleries? More
Maaori Arts and Crafts
4 December 2020
Join us for Toi Maaori – celebrating meaning with making. Learn traditional craft techniques from tutor Tui Tamara Kirkwood and make your own creation to take home. More
Storytelling in the Gallery
17 December 2020
Traditional and contemporary stories presented for our youngest visitors and their families. More
Museum Craftables: Christmas edition
18 - 24 December 2020
Start the Christmas celebration at the museum. Share in festive arts and crafts activities with your children. Make gifts and decorations to take home. Drop in any time. All materials provided More
Christmas Music with the Cambridge Brass Quintet
20 December 2020
Celebrate the festive season. Join us for an hour of Christmas music to get you in the spirit. 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
Culture Club event information
The region’s ethnic community groups are being offered a chance to show their culture in a series of performances hosted by Waikato Museum. More