Current exhibitions
Galileo - Scientist, Astronomer, Visionary
24 February - 7 June 2021
This exhibition allows visitors to discover Galileo through interactive experiments. Developed by The Artisans of Florence, whose Da Vinci and Archimedes exhibitions we have shown previously, this exhibition is ideal for children, families, and school groups, keen to experience science hands on. More
Robin White - A Life in Prints
13 March - 30 May 2021
Robin White’s (Ngaati Awa) prints are windows into her world, both public and private. This exhibition showcases a cross-section of White’s prints, the majority of which are from the Museum’s collection. More
The Hamilton County Bluegrass Band – New Zealand Bluegrass Icons
8 May - 29 August 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. The Hamilton Bluegrass Band has been making bluegrass music together since 1966!
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Marti Friedlander – Portraits of the Artists
13 May - 25 July 2021
Marti Friedlander (1928-2016) is one of our most prominent and highly regarded photographers. Her work has been central to New Zealand’s social and cultural life. 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. More
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. More
Shaping Hamilton Huringa Kirikiriroa
Maps, historical artefacts, art, photographs and installations tell the story of the changing demographic and geographic shape of Hamilton. More
E Hina e! E Hine e! Mana Waahine Maaori/Maoli of Past, Present and Future
E Hina e! E Hine e! explores the contemporary relevance of female Maaori and Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) akua/atua (ancestors). More
Three easy pieces
Three easy pieces is our smallest, most personal exhibition.
It features three art works from our collection picked by three staff every three months.
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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