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Discover rarely seen taonga and objects from our collection in Collections Unseen, I Huna Ai i te Tangata. This exhibition reveals the stories, knowledge, and cultural heritage preserved in over 30,000 collected items, shared through six themed displays.

Rachael Davies has been appointed as the new Director of Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery

A powerful tribute to whakapapa and whenua has won the Campbell Smith Memorial People's Choice Award for the National Contemporary Art Award 2025 at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery.

Hamilton Kirikiriroa artist Zena Elliott has taken out the top prize in the prestigious National Contemporary Art Award with a bold representation of cultural heritage and marginalised communities in contemporary society.

This new exhibition is open from Friday 11 April 2025, co-created by Waikato filmmakers.

With a cash prize pool of more than $30,000, this prestigious competition reveals the cutting edge of Aotearoa New Zealand art.

Kirikiriroa Hamilton celebrated its first central city Waitangi Day festival with an unprecedented turnout, reflecting its significance for local people.

Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery celebrates its reopening with a jam-packed season of amazing exhibitions and programmes.

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.

Our interactive centre for discovery, Exscite, has won the prestigious Innovation Award at the Hamilton Central Business Awards 2024.

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