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Exscite

Interactive centre for discovery

Exscite is a hands-on space where tamariki can play and learn through tactile and immersive surroundings.

Connect the circuit wall to make the lights sparkle, use the touch-screen colouring activity to create manu (birds) to fly in a digital forest, or gather around the firepit to share stories. There's always something to discover! Nau mai, haere mai.

Admission

  • Adult $5
  • Child (3-15 years) $10
  • Child 2 years and under - free
  • Family Pass (two adults and up to four children) $29

Exscite closed temporarily

Exscite will be closed on Monday 9, Tuesday 10, and Wednesday 11 December so that we can prepare for the re-opening of our main building.

We will be open again from Thursday 12 Dec via the Victoria Street main entry.

Riverside entrance

Exscite is staying open while the rest of our building is temporarily closed for construction work. There is a entrance to Exscite from the river-facing side of Waikato Museum while the main entrance is closed. The final day for entry through the riverside entrance will be Sunday 8 December.

Mobility parking and a drop-off zone is available, accessed via the carpark located off Victoria Street.

What's new at Exscite?

Last year we launched Exscite: Home which showcases the way science is an integral part of everyday life. Now, we are excited to reveal the next phase of our redevelopment project, Exscite: Taiao, which is now open on the upper floor.

Read more: Taking science to the next level at Waikato Museum.

Waitlist

Sometimes Exscite gets very busy and we have to limit the number of visitors so that everyone can enjoy the space. This is more likely to happen during busy days in the school holidays or public holiday weekends.

If Exscite is full when you arrive, our team will ask for a contact number so that we can phone you as soon as there's room for your whaanau to visit. Thanks for your patience!

Buy an annual pass and save!

Love visiting Exscite? We have one-year passes available so you can visit again and again and again.

Annual pass

  • Child (3-15 years) $37
  • Child 2 years and under - free
  • Adult $20
  • Flexi Annual Pass (1 child + 1 Adult) $50
  • Family Annual Pass (4 children + 2 adults) $115

Call us on 07 838 6606 for details.

Terms and conditions:

  • An Annual Pass cannot be purchased or used in conjunction with any other form of discount or special.
  • Ticket is non transferrable and non-refundable.
  • Children under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver while in the Museum including Exscite.
  • Please show your pass to the reception desk with ID to receive your entry sticker once purchased.

 

Education programme

Kia ora teachers! Education programmes are available for this exhibition.

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