Current exhibitions
The Hamilton County Bluegrass Band – New Zealand Bluegrass Icons
8 May - 5 December 2021
It may surprise you to know that one of the longest running internationally renowned bands in Aotearoa New Zealand today is not from the genres of pop, disco, punk, metal, hip-hop, house or trance: it is bluegrass.
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Te Aho Tapu Hou: The new sacred thread
7 August 2021 - 9 January 2022
This exhibition explores contemporary fashion through the life and work of Maaori designer and fashion activist, Jeanine Clarkin.
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National Contemporary Art Award 2021
18 September 2021 - 20 February 2022
Each year the National Contemporary Art Award brings the best in Aotearoa contemporary art to the Waikato.
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Thanks From Iso: Art and stories from managed isolation
12 November 2021 - 13 March 2022
A chance to pause and reflect on the sad, funny and emotional stories from New Zealand’s managed isolation system through this unique exhibition.
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Colossal Squid: Freaky Features!
26 November 2021 - 13 March 2022
We are revealing some of the fascinating science and wonderful secrets of one of New Zealand’s most significant natural history specimens.
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Te Winika exhibition
The majestic Te Winika, a 200-year-old carved waka taua (Maaori war canoe) was gifted to Waikato Museum by Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu in 1973.
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Inventors and Innovations: Waikato Bright Sparks
This exhibition examines some of our region’s problem-solving success stories through an immersive experience that will take you on a journey through time and space.
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Shaping Hamilton Huringa Kirikiriroa
Maps, historical artefacts, art, photographs and installations tell the story of the changing demographic and geographic shape of Hamilton.
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The Exhibition Creator
Create your own exhibition online using images of items from the Museum’s collection. It's on now, online. More