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Exhibition no. 831

Since opening in 1987, this building has hosted more than 830 exhibitions

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King Country Landscape, John Weeks.

Timeline: Waikato Art 1850 to 2000

Explore the artistic development of our region

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City of Hamilton district plan map, 1963

Shaping Hamilton - Huringa Kirikiriroa

Explore the key events that have shaped the history of this city

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Image: Green Snakes ©️ Filip Hrebenda, Astronomy Photographer of the Year finalist. Taken at Vikten beach, Lofoten Islands, Norway.

Astronomy Photographer of the Year

See the best photography in the universe, here in Kirikiriroa Hamilton

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Kahu piu by Paula Rigby

He Aa I Uta, He Aa I Tai: Weaving the Elements

New work by members of Te Roopu Raranga Whatu o Aotearoa

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Te Winika

Te Winika

This majestic waka taua (war canoe) was gifted to the city by the Maaori Queen

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Nau mai, haere mai

Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery is open from 10am to 5pm every day (except 25 December) and entry is free. 

Exscite

Interactive centre for discovery

Exscite is a hands-on space where tamariki can play and learn through tactile and immersive surroundings.

There's always something to discover! 
Nau mai, haere mai.

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