Current exhibitions
A Selection of Artworks from the Barry Hopkins Art Trust Collection
18 December 2021 - 25 September 2022
Showcasing the long-time art collector’s love of Aotearoa New Zealand art, from abstraction to allegory.
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Katohia He Wai Moou, Katohia He Wai Mooku: Waikato River works by Fred Graham
25 May 2022 - 29 January 2023
This exhibition brings together the powerful sculptures of world-renowned Tainui artist Fred Graham ONZM. More
Toi is Rongoaa
9 July 2022 - 16 January 2023
This large-scale exhibition celebrates contemporary Maaori artists who believe in the importance of creative practice to their wellbeing. More
National Contemporary Art Award 2022
6 August - 13 November 2022
Each year the National Contemporary Art Award brings the best in Aotearoa contemporary art to the Waikato. 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