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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.