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Don't miss these exhibitions and events in Kirikiroa Hamilton

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

Landing in Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time, Astronomy Photographer of the Year is the largest international competition of its kind, produced by Royal Museums Greenwich, London.

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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

Drawing inspiration from our relationship with air, earth, fire, water and spirit, this large-scale exhibition celebrates the legacy of weaving through traditional and contemporary handcrafted works.

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King Country Landscape, John Weeks.

Timeline: Waikato Art 1850 to 2000

Explore the artistic development of our region

Moving through the decades, this visual art exhibition takes you on a journey through the Waikato's artistic history, identity, and development.

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Exhibition no. 831

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

Filled with digitised photographic slides, installation images, and retro graphic design, this retrospective looks back through hundreds of our exhibitions.

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Te Winika

Te Winika

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

Discover the story of Te Winika and view the beautiful traditional carvings in Te Whare Waka o Te Winika gallery which overlooks the mighty Waikato River.

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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

From the arrival of Waikato Tainui through to the present day, this exhibition encourages us to keep an eye on the past as we look to the future.

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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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National Contemporary Art Award

Coming back in 2025

One of the most prestigious awards of its kind, the National Contemporary Art Award is now a biennial competition with a cash prize of $20,000.

The next call for entries will be open in early 2025.