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He Momo nā te Whānau—it’s a Family Trait

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The 2nd Aotearoa Jewellery Triennial
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Collections Unseen

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I Huna Ai i te Tangata
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Paul Maseyk Jugs in New Zealand Painting

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The Waikato Connection
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Visit our Museum today

Located in the heart of Hamilton city

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

With a range of exhibitions, events, and our kids zone, Exscite, you'll find something to inspire the whole family here at the Waikato's largest regional museum and art gallery.

Exscite

Exhibition

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Interactive centre for discovery

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

Discover the fossils that shaped Waikato’s past

Fossils Tour

He Koorero Maataatoka

Step back millions of years and uncover the story of prehistoric Waikato with He Koorero Maataatoka, a guided tour of the Fossil Finds exhibition.

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Explore our collection

We care for more than 30,000 objects

Discover some of the incredible taonga which are held in our visual arts, social history, tangata whenua and science collections.

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

Explore the online exhibition

He Aa I Uta, He Aa I Tai: Weaving the Elements was a celebrated exhibition held at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery. Though the physical exhibition has now closed, its legacy lives on through our online showcase. Every artwork from the exhibition is just a click away. Experience the intricate beauty, cultural depth, and elemental storytelling woven into each piece.

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