About the Waikato Museum
The Waikato Museum was established in 1987 and is one of Hamilton’s largest and more unusual buildings. The architect was Ivan Mercep of JASMaD, Auckland, the same architect who went on to design New Zealand’s national museum, Te Papa.
Mercep has recently been awarded a prestigious Gold Medal by the Institute of Architects (June 2008) for his notable career.
Situated back from the road and near the banks of the Waikato River the building has five levels and 12 galleries.
To learn more about the Waikato Museum follow the links below
- Exhibitions
- Activities and Events
- The Waikato Museum Collection
- Hiring the Museum for Events and Functions
- Education
- Contact details
- Food and Drink
- Latest Media Releases
Location
1 Grantham Street (at the South end of Victoria Street)
Hamilton
Phone: 07 838 6606
Parking
There is a pay car park beside the Waikato Museum. The entrance to this is off Victoria Street, next to the ArtsPost building. There is also a parking building on Hood Street, within easy walking distance of the Waikato Museum. Pay parking can be found on the street around the Waikato Museum.
Opening hours
10am - 4.30pm daily
Closed 25-26 December
Prices
Free entry - donation/koha welcome
Charges apply to some exhibitions and activities
Photography, filming and videoing
Please avoid directly photographing or filming any object on display at the Museum. You're welcome to photograph or film people and the general building itself. Your photos or footage must be for private use, rather than for public/commercial display or usage.
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