Events
January school holiday programme
18 - 29 January 2021
Fill your child’s life with more art, design, and science! More
Final Weekend Fun
30 January 2021
Sign off the holidays and get ready to go back to school. Get creative and have a go at your favourite crafts. More
Toi Maaori – celebrating meaning with making
5 February 2021
Join us for Maaori arts and crafts. Learn traditional craft techniques and make your own creation to take home. More
Waitangi Day
8 February 2021
Waikato Museum hosts Waitangi Day celebrations featuring performances, talks, crafts and kids’ activities for the community from the community.
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Chinese New Year
13 February 2021
Celebrate the Year of the Ox. Come to Waikato Museum on the first day of Chinese New Year 2021 and join us for an afternoon of festive arts and children’s activities. More
Sunday Concert
14 February 2021
Spend the morning listening to the newly formed Leiermann Trio as they play the famous Schubert E-flat Piano Trio. More
Storytelling in the Gallery
18 February 2021
Traditional and contemporary stories presented for our youngest visitors and their families. Supported by Hamilton City Libraries. More
Silk painting workshop
27 February 2021
Discover the beauty of silk painting under the tutelage of textile artist Marolyn Turner. More
Toi Maaori – celebrating meaning with making
5 March 2021
Join us for Maaori arts and crafts. Learn traditional craft techniques from tutor Tui Tamara Kirkwood and make your own creation to take home. More
Children’s Day
6 March 2021
Celebrate our tamariki. Enjoy free entry to Exscite and all sorts of fun activities around the Museum. More
Bat Tour - 12 March
12 March 2021
Ever wondered what creatures come out at night in Hamilton city? Book into one of our famous Bat Tours and find out! More
Storytelling in the Gallery
18 March 2021
Traditional and contemporary stories presented for our youngest visitors and their families. Supported by Hamilton City Libraries. More
Musical Feast
18 March 2021
Hear top young musicians from the Conservatorium of Music at the University of Waikato. More
Bat Tour - 26 March
26 March 2021
Ever wondered what creatures come out at night in Hamilton city? Book into one of our famous Bat Tours and find out! More
Making Marks: A Print Workshop
27 March 2021
In this workshop we look at the use of line and space in intaglio and relief printing. More
Are you a Museum Master?
Complete the challenges as you explore the Museum. Become a Museum Master! Free event. More
I Spy at the Museum
Explore the Museum, find items and complete an activity sheet. More