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Brave, colourful, and never shy. The art of now. See the prize-winners and finalists selected from a record-breaking number of entries.
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'Taonga Talking' is an eclectic and intriguing selection of objects from Waikato Museum’s collection, each one individually picked by our kaimahi [staff members].
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This survey exhibition 'Of This Place: Margot Philips’ Landscapes' is a rare opportunity to see the breadth of this exceptional Waikato artist’s career.
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Visit 'Shaping Hamilton - Huringa Kirikiriroa' to explore the history of Kirikiriroa Hamilton alongside Ngaati Wairere taonga, historical artefacts, art, and even an infamous street sign.
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Exhibitions

Our galleries feature touring shows as well as exhibitions developed in-house by our curators. 

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Events

Enrich your visit by coming along for one of our public events, from live music in the galleries to in-depth koorero.

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Education

Extend learning beyond the classroom with an interactive and engaging programme delivered by our educators. 

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Collections

We have more than 30,000 taonga/objects in our visual arts, social history, science, and tangata whenua collections.

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Make your event special

Whether it's an exclusive soiree or team meeting, we'll work with you to make it happen. 

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Family-friendly activities

Get more from your visit! Have fun playing I-Spy, use the entertaining Cue Cards, or take part in a free craft event. 

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See more with a tour

Go beyond what's on our walls with our guided Hamilton History and Collection Secrets tours.

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Media releases, news updates, and announcements from Waikato Museum. 

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