Media Releases
To read our latest media releases please click on the links below. If you require any further information please contact our marketing manager by email or call 07 838 6956. Archived media releases prior to 2012 can be found here.
Waikato Museum wins two national museum awards 20 April 2012
In the fifth Annual National Museum Awards last night, Waikato Museum was awarded the Project Achievement Award: Exhibition Excellence – Social History for its 2011 exhibition Red, Yellow and (All) Black and the Judges Award for Sustainability for its innovative temporary exhibition wall fabrication system...More
New Waikato Museum Director appointed 13 April 2012
Hamilton City Council has appointed Cherie Meecham as its new Director of the Waikato Museum...More
Waikato Museum named as finalist twice in national museum awards 11 April 2012
Judge announced for Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award 29 February 2012
Caterina Riva to judge National Contemporary Art Award 23 February 2012
Children's Day celebrations to be held in Hamilton 24 February 2012
Waikato Museum recognised as a leading tourism operator 24 February 2012
Entries open for 2012 National Contemporary Art Award 17 February 2012
Biosecurity under watch at Waikato Museum 16 February 2012
Historic signing to protect Waikato River 9 February 2012
Monsters set to move into Waikato Museum 27 January 2012



