Events
Santa Trail
1 - 24 December 2020
Follow the Santa Trail! Can you find all the Santas hidden in our free galleries? More
Ding Dong, Sing Along!
12 December 2020
Take time out for a non-traditional take on popular Christmas carols. More
Christmas concert with Male Voices Waikato
13 December 2020
Join Male Voices Waikato for some traditional Christmas carols to put you in a festive mood. 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
Toi Maaori – celebrating meaning with making
15 January 2021
Join us for Maaori arts and crafts. Learn traditional craft techniques from tutor Tui Tamara Kirkwood and make your own creation to take home. More
January school holiday programme
18 - 29 January 2021
Fill your child’s life with more art, design, and science! More
Final Weekend Fun
30 January 2021
Sign off the holidays and get ready to go back to school. Get creative and have a go at your favourite crafts. More
Toi Maaori – celebrating meaning with making
5 February 2021
Join us for Maaori arts and crafts. Learn traditional craft techniques from tutor Tui Tamara Kirkwood and make your own creation to take home. More
Chinese New Year
13 February 2021
Celebrate the Year of the Ox. Come to Waikato Museum on the first day of Chinese New Year 2021 and join us for an afternoon of festive arts and children’s activities. More
Storytelling in the Gallery
18 February 2021
Traditional and contemporary stories presented for our youngest visitors and their families. Supported by Hamilton City Libraries. More
Silk painting workshop
27 February 2021
Discover the beauty of silk painting under the tutelage of textile artist Marolyn Turner. More
Toi Maaori – celebrating meaning with making
5 March 2021
Join us for Maaori arts and crafts. Learn traditional craft techniques from tutor Tui Tamara Kirkwood and make your own creation to take home. More
Children’s Day
6 March 2021
Celebrate our tamariki. Enjoy free entry to Exscite and all sorts of fun activities around the Museum. More
Bat Tour - 12 March
12 March 2021
Ever wondered what creatures come out at night in Hamilton city? Book into one of our famous Bat Tours and find out! More
Storytelling in the Gallery
18 March 2021
Traditional and contemporary stories presented for our youngest visitors and their families. Supported by Hamilton City Libraries. More
Bat Tour - 26 March
26 March 2021
Ever wondered what creatures come out at night in Hamilton city? Book into one of our famous Bat Tours and find out! 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