Exscite will be partially closed from 18th - 29th May and fully closed from 20th - 22nd May while we install a new penguin interactive. Read more.

Exscite Temporarily Closures

15 May 2026

Partial and full temporary closures for Exscite to allow installation of new penguin interactive.

A brand new interactive experience celebrating Waikato's most famous ancient bird is coming to Exscite

While this is being installed, part of the upper gallery will be unavailable and Exscite will be closed entirely for a few days.

  • 18th – 29th May: Exscite will be partially closed while installation is underway.
  • 20th to 22nd May: Exscite will be fully closed
  • 23rd to 29th May: Exscite will be partially closed while installation is underway.
  • 30th May: Exscite will be fully open again. 

To celebrate the launch of this new interactive, the museum is hosting a special after-hours Penguin Party. This is part of a weekend-long Fossil Fest celebrating the Fossil Finds exhibition.

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