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These events are only for Friends of the Museum & Gallery members. If you like exclusive benefits like early access and behind-the-scenes tours and you're not a member already, become a Friend today.

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Upcoming Friends Events

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FULLY BOOKED: Art at Home

Saturday 28th March 2026

10am to 12pm

Suzanne Collinge and Margaret Fairhurst have generously given us another opportunity to view their extensive art and sculpture collection.

To book please email friends.events.trips1@gmail.com before 25th March. 
Pay $20.00  online to: Acc: 38 9026 0444727 00 – Friends of Waikato Museum of Art and History Inc, using 'art home' as reference. Parking is available at Opoia Paa/Sonning Car Park or O'Neill St. 
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Air Playground

Wednesday 15th April

5.30 -7.30pm

Experience hands-on the science of aerodynamics and the amazing elemental force of air. Friends members are invited to explore Air Playground before it closes. Bring your children and grandchildren to explore the science of aerodynamics through experimental play: float objects in mid-air, release material in a fast-flowing airstream and launch your own paper plane design.

Entry is usually $65 for a family, but Friends are invited to explore the exhibition free of charge.

Numbers are limited, so please email friends.events.trips1@gmail.com to book your place before 13th April.

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Save the Date: Friends 52nd AGM

Thursday 28th May 2026

5pm

Drinks followed by your chance to meet and hear from Director of Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery, Rachael Davies. This will be followed by the Friends 52nd AGM.