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Inspiration flows through new Fred Graham exhibition
25 May 2022
A powerful exhibition bringing together the sculptures of world-renowned Tainui artist Fred Graham ONZM is now open at Waikato Museum. More
Star Gossage exhibition opens this weekend
28 April 2022
Star Gossage: He Tangata The People opens this weekend with a public talk within the gallery. More
Winning streak for No.8 Wire award recipient
21 April 2022
The blind-judging process resulted in a double win for artist Gina Ferguson. More
Find your April adventure
13 April 2022
We’ve got your fun sorted this April thanks to our action-packed activity guide. More
Emerging Maaori artists in conversation at Waikato Museum
4 April 2022
The creative journey of emerging Maaori artists will be explored at a panel discussion to be held this weekend Saturday 9 April. More
My Vaccine Pass will not be required to enter Museum
1 April 2022
Proof of vaccination will not be a requirement of entry at Waikato Museum or ArtsPost from 5 April 2022. More
Finalists named for Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award competition
23 March 2022
Twenty-seven artists from across New Zealand have been named as 2022's finalists for this annual competition which challenges Kiwi creatives to transform No.8 Wire into inspiring art. More
Capture a moment under Our Moon and be in to win
22 March 2022
An out-of-this-world giveaway! Enter the prize draw by sharing your photos. More
Top artist to judge National Contemporary Art Award
21 March 2022
Entries are open now for the National Contemporary Art Award 2022. More
Our Moon exhibition lands at Waikato Museum this weekend
15 March 2022
Prepare for a close encounter! An out-of-this-world exhibition is launching this Saturday with the opening of Our Moon: Then, Now & Beyond. More
Two weeks to go for artists to enter No.8 Wire Award
1 March 2022
Just two weeks remain for artists to enter the annual Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award competition. More
Exhibition scratches at surface of forgotten art
17 February 2022
Everyday art scratched into eggshells, whale teeth, and bullock horns is the focus of a new exhibition open from Saturday 19 February. More
Silk artwork wins People’s Choice Award
9 February 2022
A handcrafted silk artwork won the prestigious Campbell Smith Memorial People’s Choice Award for the National Contemporary Art Award 2021. More
Commemorating Waitangi Day at Waikato Museum
3 February 2022
Due to current Covid-19 guidelines, our Waitangi Day activities have been scaled back in comparison to other years. More
From orange to red: Waikato Museum remains open
24 January 2022
At the Red level, Waikato Museum and ArtsPost are open at usual hours from 10am to 5pm daily. More
Antarctic work wins Waiclay National Ceramics Premier Award
22 January 2022
Artist and human rights specialist Margaret MacDonald has won the $3,000 prize with a ceramic sculpture about climate change in Antarctica. More
Entries open for Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award 2022
14 January 2022
This renowned annual competition challenges artists from across New Zealand to transform the iconic agricultural product, No.8 wire, into inspiring art. More
Award-winning Maaori artwork inspired by ancestors
7 December 2021
An exhibition of compelling portraits by Maaori artists has arrived on tour from the New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata. More
Visitors must be vaccinated at Council facilities
30 November 2021
'My Vaccine Pass' will be a condition of entry at Hamilton City Council facilities, such as Waikato Museum, for all people aged 12 years and older. More
Colossal Squid comes to Waikato Museum
26 November 2021
The fascinating science and wonderful secrets of one of New Zealand’s most significant natural history specimens will be revealed with this interactive exhibition. More