Current exhibitions

E Hina e! E Hine e! Mana Waahine Maaori/Maoli of Past, Present and Future

14 September 2019 - 21 October 2021

This long term exhibition closes soon - don't miss your last chance to enjoy it in person!

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The Hamilton County Bluegrass Band – New Zealand Bluegrass Icons

8 May - 14 November 2021

It may surprise you to know that one of the longest running internationally renowned bands in Aotearoa New Zealand today is not from the genres of pop, disco, punk, metal, hip-hop, house or trance: it is bluegrass.
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1981

5 June - 21 November 2021

This exhibition revisits the anti-Tour movement through the work of local photographers. It tells the story of a nation at war with itself, at war over rugby, racism, and our place in the world.
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Te Aho Tapu Hou: The new sacred thread

7 August - 31 October 2021

This exhibition explores contemporary fashion through the life and work of Maaori designer and fashion activist, Jeanine Clarkin.
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National Contemporary Art Award 2021

18 September - 28 November 2021

Each year the National Contemporary Art Award brings the best in Aotearoa contemporary art to the Waikato.
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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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Exscite

Our science gallery Exscite is jam-packed with interactive activities for young people to actively learn while having fun.
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Inventors and Innovations: Waikato Bright Sparks

This exhibition examines some of our region’s problem-solving success stories through an immersive experience that will take you on a journey through time and space.
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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