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Exhibition sheds light on lives of people with disability
11 August 2022
A multimedia exhibition showcasing the dreams, the talents and often the loneliness of people with intellectual disabilities opens on Saturday 13 August.
‘Red handed’ artwork wins $20,000 National Contemporary Art Award
05 August 2022
Multimedia artist Emma Hercus has won the prestigious National Contemporary Art Award 2022 for a “majestically layered” artwork.
Museum acquires spectacular paintings by Maaori artist
14 July 2022
Thanks to support from Trust Waikato, a series of spectacular paintings by one of New Zealand’s leading Maaori artists has been acquired by Waikato Museum.
New artworks celebrate importance of creativity
07 July 2022
Opening on Saturday 9 July, Toi is Rongoaa is a large-scale exhibition which showcases deeply personal new work from fourteen contemporary Maaori artists.
Finalists announced for 2022 National Contemporary Art Award
21 June 2022
This year's judge Reuben Paterson has selected 34 artists as the finalists for NCAA 2022.
Stylish touring exhibition opens at Taupō Museum
15 June 2022
Toured by Waikato Museum, "Te Aho Tapu Hou: The new sacred thread" showcases distinctive garments created by Maaori designer and fashion activist Jeanine Clarkin.
Space Race Style
01 June 2022
Discover the inspiration behind the 'retro lounge' within the exhibition Our Moon: Then, Now & Beyond.
Inspiration flows through new Fred Graham exhibition
25 May 2022
A powerful exhibition bringing together the sculptures of world-renowned Tainui artist Fred Graham ONZM is now open at Waikato Museum.
Star Gossage exhibition opens this weekend
28 April 2022
Star Gossage: He Tangata The People opens this weekend with a public talk within the gallery.
Winning streak for No.8 Wire award recipient
21 April 2022
The blind-judging process resulted in a double win for artist Gina Ferguson.
Find your April adventure
13 April 2022
We’ve got your fun sorted this April thanks to our action-packed activity guide.
Emerging Maaori artists in conversation at Waikato Museum
04 April 2022
The creative journey of emerging Maaori artists will be explored at a panel discussion to be held this weekend Saturday 9 April.