Events
July School Holiday Programme
6 - 17 July 2020
Fill your child’s life with more art, design, and science! More
Culture Club: Creative art experiences through Indian dance, music and film
11 July 2020
Get a glimpse into Indian culture with Shailaja, professionally trained Indian classical dancer and Bollywood enthusiast and performer. More
Musical Feast - July
23 July 2020
Hear top young musicians from the Conservatorium of Music at the University of Waikato. More
Matariki at Waikato Museum
26 July 2020
Matariki in the Museum is an interactive day where you can take part, listen, learn, watch, make and take something meaningful about Matariki (Maaori New Year) away with you. More
Collection Secrets Tour - July
30 July 2020
Enter the Museum’s hidden realms to see some of the amazing items in our collection and learn about their preservation. More
Musical Feast - August
6 August 2020
Hear top young musicians from the Conservatorium of Music at the University of Waikato. More
Maaori Arts and Crafts - August
7 August 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
Dinosaurs: Secrets of the Skin
15 August 2020
Pull up a seat at the craft table and use your imagination to draw, colour and design your personal dinosaur with tutor Vivien Hendy. More
Storytelling in the Gallery - August
20 August 2020
Traditional and contemporary stories presented for our youngest visitors and their families. More
Collection Secrets Tour - August
27 August 2020
Enter the hidden realms of the Museum to view some of the amazing items in our collections of more than 30,000 objects and learn about their preservation. More
Maaori Arts and Crafts - September
4 September 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
Te Wiki o Te Reo Maaori Hikoi – Maaori Language Week
14 - 20 September 2020
Take part in our discovery trail. Walk the free galleries and look for new words in te reo Maaori. More
Storytelling in the Gallery - September
17 September 2020
Traditional and contemporary stories presented for our youngest visitors and their families. More
Musical Feast - September
17 September 2020
Hear top young musicians from the Conservatorium of Music at the University of Waikato. More
Collection Secrets Tour - September
24 September 2020
Enter the hidden realms of the Museum to view some of the amazing items in our collections of more than 30,000 objects and learn about their preservation. More
School Holiday Programme - September
28 September - 9 October 2020
Fill your child’s life with more art, design, and science! 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