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Entries open for National Contemporary Art Award
04 March 2025
With a cash prize pool of more than $30,000, this prestigious competition reveals the cutting edge of Aotearoa New Zealand art.

Waitangi Day tradition draws huge crowds
10 February 2025
Kirikiriroa Hamilton celebrated its first central city Waitangi Day festival with an unprecedented turnout, reflecting its significance for local people.

Region’s museum back and better than ever
12 December 2024
Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery celebrates its reopening with a jam-packed season of amazing exhibitions and programmes.

Museum to relaunch with stellar summer lineup
06 November 2024
Our building will fully reopen to the public on 12 December 2024 with improved facilities, new exhibitions, and an updated name: Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery.

Exscite-ing award recognises Waikato Museum’s innovation
24 October 2024
Our interactive centre for discovery, Exscite, has won the prestigious Innovation Award at the Hamilton Central Business Awards 2024.

Exscite closed this weekend
19 September 2024
Exscite will be closed on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September 2024 for essential electrical work.

Acknowledgement of the passing of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII
30 August 2024
We wish to express our heartfelt condolences at the passing of Kiingi Tuheitia on 29 August 2024.

FAQs about our temporary closure
16 July 2024
What? Why? When? Here are the answers to frequently asked questions about Waikato Museum's environmental upgrades.

A time of renewal: Waikato Museum to temporarily close for building work
12 July 2024
Long-awaited building renewal works will begin at Waikato Museum on 22 July 2024.

Taking science to the next level at Waikato Museum
03 July 2024
The second half of an extensive redevelopment of Exscite will be publicly revealed on Friday 5 July.

Time is running out for Six Extinctions
24 June 2024
Only a few weeks remain to see this epic exhibition at Waikato Museum as 'Six Extinctions' closes on Sunday 21 July 2024.

Waikato Museum celebrates 50 years of Friendship
08 May 2024
Open from 10 May, this new exhibition is curated to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Friends of Waikato Museum.