14 - 16 August 2020, 10am – 5pm

This event is a way for Hamilton City Council to thank those in our community who worked as essential workers under the level 4 COVID-19 lockdown. Free admission for an essential worker and one other accompanying guest to the blockbuster exhibition Dinosaur rEvolution.

On now until 6 September 2020

This exhibition on plant health serves to open a window into our curators' minds and to illuminate the work they do.

On now until 30 August

Public and Private looks at the different ways people present themselves – in private photographs for family and friends, and in the public ones taken on our behalf or for other people.

On now until 13 September

Dinosaurs ruled the world for 169 million years and vanished 65 million years ago – but did they all go extinct? ... Admission applies

Waro Mutu: The End of Coal

On now until 23 August

Photographer David Cook’s relationship with the North Waikato mining township of Rotowaro began in 1984, when Waikato Museum commissioned him to document the impact of the coal industry.

On now

E Hina e! E Hine e! Mana Waahine Maaori/Maoli of Past, Present and Future explores the contemporary relevance of female Maaori and Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) akua/atua (ancestors)

On now

Maps, historical artefacts, art, photographs and installations tell the story of the changing demographic and geographic shape of Hamilton.

Online now

Create your own exhibition online using images of items from the Museum’s collection.

Online now

Browse nearly 10,000 objects, including nationally significant artworks, priceless taonga that reflect our unique Maaori heritage, and social history items reflecting everyday life in the past.

Te Winika exhibition

Experience the majestic Te Winika, a 200-year-old carved waka taua (war canoe) gifted by Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu.

School visits to Waikato Museum

Our education programmes offer a curriculum-based, dynamic, outcome-orientated learning experience.