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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.

Passage of a Lunar Eclipse copyright Mike White

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.