Current exhibitions
E Hina e! E Hine e! Mana Waahine Maaori/Maoli of Past, Present and Future
14 September 2019 - 10 October 2021
This long term exhibition closes soon - don't miss your last chance to enjoy it in person!
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The Hamilton County Bluegrass Band – New Zealand Bluegrass Icons
8 May - 14 November 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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Maiangi Waitai: Ātea-ā-Rangi—Interstellar
19 June - 26 September 2021
Bursting with bright colours, magical symbols and cross-cultural characters, Maiangi Waitai’s art is all about exploring the mysteries of the universe.
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Te Aho Tapu Hou: The new sacred thread
7 August - 31 October 2021
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 - 28 November 2021
Each year the National Contemporary Art Award brings the best in Aotearoa contemporary art to the Waikato.
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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