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International photo exhibition open at Waikato Museum
14 December 2018
A selection of the most significant images to appear in National Geographic magazine are now on display at Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato.
Topp Twins come home to open Waikato Museum exhibition
12 November 2018
The glittering career of arguably Huntly’s greatest exports, Dames Lynda and Jools Topp, is being told in their home region at Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato.

Three-way tie for 2018 NCAA People’s Choice Award
25 October 2018
Three works have each gained the most votes meaning the artists are co-winners of the inaugural Campbell Smith Memorial People’s Choice Award.

Artist gives life’s work to city
09 October 2018
An internationally acclaimed printmaker has chosen Hamilton to be the home of his artistic legacy, with a gift of nearly 500 artworks to the city.

Art angle on Suffrage anniversary
14 September 2018
As New Zealand reflects on the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage, Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato is paying tribute to the influence of a pioneering female painter and her contemporaries on New Zealand art.

Art and science combine to tackle climate change
28 August 2018
Three prominent Hamilton artists are taking part in the next stop of a nationwide tour to debate how the arts can enhance our understanding of climate change science and inspire people to take action.

Waikato Museum hosts art crime exposé
21 August 2018
The motives, methods and mysteries of art crime will be explored by two of the country’s foremost experts during an eye-opening talk at Waikato Museum this week.

Fashion Weekend at Waikato Museum
15 August 2018
Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato is the go-to place for followers of fashion on 18-19 August.

National Contemporary Art Award winner epitomises contemporary for 2018
03 August 2018
The 2018 winning work was judged as the epitome of contemporary, featuring a structure and appearance that will continue to change with time, along with its meaning.

ArtsPost Galleries & Shop turns 20
27 June 2018
ArtsPost Galleries & Shop celebrates 20 years as Hamilton’s premier community art gallery and retail outlet.

Familiar names among 2018 NCAA finalists
30 May 2018
New and familiar names make up the 32 artists whose works have been selected as finalists in the 2018 National Contemporary Art Award.

Canterbury artist big winner amid dual Fieldays celebration
10 May 2018
Waikato Museum and ArtsPost became an homage to all things agricultural tonight with two exhibition openings celebrating New Zealand’s rural spirit.